A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to stalking after targeting a woman by leaving disturbing packages while wearing a Spiderman mask.
Mason Rogers, of Marsden Road, Eastbourne, admitted to stalking involving serious alarm and distress at Brighton Magistrates' Court on January 10.
The stalking campaign spanned 10 months, during which Rogers left a series of unwanted presents at the 24-year-old victim's home in Hailsham.
His actions were captured on the victim's doorbell camera, which showed him wearing the distinctive Spiderman mask whilst delivering packages.
A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to stalking after targeting a woman by leaving disturbing packages while wearing a Spiderman mask
Sussex Police
The court heard how Rogers, who was unknown to the victim, demonstrated detailed knowledge of her personal life, including her birthday and childhood interests.
He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on January 31.
The stalking began in February 2024 when Rogers left a limited-edition Valentine's Day figurine in a bag outside the victim's address.
In August, he delivered a package wrapped in birthday paper containing a book based on a TV programme the victim had enjoyed as a child.
The package included a disturbing message that read "happy six months and sixteen days since you found out you had a stalker".
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:
A QR code inside the card linked to a segment of a TV programme called "My Stalker".
The victim had installed a doorbell camera after receiving the first package, which captured footage of Rogers wearing the Spiderman mask while delivering the birthday parcel at around 5.30am.
In December, Rogers left another package while wearing a baseball cap and face mask, containing a doorbell camera and an indoor camera.
This package included another unsettling note stating "happy ten months and sixteen days since you found out you had a stalker".
Following police enquiries, Rogers was arrested at his home address where officers made several concerning discoveries.
A search of his bedroom revealed the victim's name and address written on paper, matching wrapping paper used for the parcels, and headphones identical to those seen in CCTV footage.
Police also found a diary containing extensive notes about the victim's personal life and plans for future gifts he intended to purchase.
When interviewed by police, Rogers offered no comment before being charged.
DCI Kelly Lewis, the force lead for stalking, said: "The behaviour of Mason Rogers was deeply concerning. Despite not being known to the victim at all, the parcels he left showed knowledge of her including her home address, her birthday, and things she liked when she was a child."
Mason Rogers, of Marsden Road, Eastbourne, admitted to stalking involving serious alarm and distress at Brighton Magistrates' Court on January 10 (stock image)
Getty"The victim was understandably distressed and I'd like to commend the strength and bravery she showed in reporting this to police," she added.
Sussex Police confirmed their commitment to investigating stalking cases through their Complex Domestic Abuse and Stalking Unit.
The force provides specialist support and advice clinics to officers handling stalking cases.
Victims can report incidents online or by calling 101, with emergency cases directed to 999.
