Police hunt for ‘Phantom Pooper’ in Sussex who keeps pooing on residential street

The police have been on the huntfor a mysterious man who has been dubbed the 'Phantom Pooper' for coming to a 'neighbour's road' for pooing on a frequent basis and even carrying his own loo roll.

The so-called Phantom Pooper has terrorised the sleepy Sussex seaside village of Camber and left its residents in disgust by defecating in the open.

The man has been captured in a CCTV footage in which he is seen standing in the corner of a garage in a residential street and even carrying a toilet roll in one hand.

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He can then be seen squatting with his pants down and doing his business without any fear of getting noticed or caught by any passers-by.

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The man is later captured walking away from the site and carrying the toilet paper in his hand.

Netizens react to news, wonder what's wrong with the man

Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, Sussex New wrote, "The 'Phantom Pooper' strikes again in Camber!"

"This stealthy stinker leaves his mark—and even comes prepared with his own toilet roll!This mysterious man keeps leaving unwanted deposits in a person's residential driveway," it wrote.

The post received various reactions from social media users.

"He must surely have a reason. So sad someone has to result in doing this. Really feel for the residents," wrote a user.

"Oh my days! What's wrong with some people?" said another user.

Meanwhile, one user even wondered how the man disposed of the used toilet roll.

Speaking to The Mirror, Sussex Policesaid, "We are aware of a video on X of a man allegedly defecating on private property in Camber. Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101."

(With inputs from agencies)