Thief in his 30s is arrested for breaking into business to steal Prime energy drinks in £600 haul

A man has been arrested in connection with a burglary that saw £600-worth of Prime drinks, vapes and e-cigarettes stolen. 

Police were called to Battle High Street in East Sussex on Tuesday, following reports of a break-in occurring two days before at a local business.

Prime drinks, vapes and Mary’s Elf Bar E-cigarettes worth around £600 combined were thought to have been stolen during the incident that happened shortly before 9pm on February 5.     

Officers have since arrested a 34-year-old man from Battle on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

He currently remains in police custody.

Prime Hydration fuelled a sales rampage in Aldi among fans of KSI and Logan Paul 

Inspector Olivia Carroll, of Sussex Police, said: ‘We are well aware of the serious emotional and financial impact business crime has on our communities, and we are committed to catching those responsible for thefts and burglaries at our local businesses.

‘Our investigation into this burglary was launched as soon as the report was received and, with the support of the victims, we’ve been able to complete numerous enquiries that have resulted in this arrest being made.

‘I would like to reassure business owners and staff, as well as the wider community, that we will take positive and robust action in response to crimes of this nature.

‘We also continue to work with partner agencies to minimise the opportunities that offenders have to commit crimes.’

Prime Energy, created by YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul, was a viral sensation last December when frenzied fans were seen tussling in Aldi stores to get their hands on it.

As the £1.99 sports drink was only available for a limited time, shoppers would queue outside from as early as 5am to buy one.

Demand was so high that customers were limited to one flavour per person.

 YouTubers KSI (right) and Logan Paul  (left) created the viral £1.99 sports drink last December

A spokesman for Sussex Police added: ‘A man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Battle.

‘On Tuesday (February 7), officers received a report of a burglary at a business in Old Ladies Court, near Battle High Street.

‘Vapes, Prime drinks, and Mary’s Elf Bar E-cigarettes thought to be worth £600 were stolen during the break-in, which happened at just before 9pm on Sunday (February 5).

‘Following enquiries, a 34-year-old man from Battle has been arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

‘He remains in police custody at this time.’