Eastbourne burglary round-up

Police are investigating burglaries which happened in Eastbourne between Monday (February 15) and Wednesday (February 17) this week.
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Two beach huts along the seafront were broken into overnight on February 15, said police.

Unknown suspects used force to gain entry but it appeared that nothing was stolen, said officers.

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Police advise owners of beach huts on the seafront to check their locks for potential easy access points, owing to the recent wet weather.

Overnight on February 17 a business address on Terminus Road was broken into and burglars tried to remove till points from the premises.

A bicycle was stolen from a secure shed at a property on The Avenue some time from February 15-17, said police.

Eastbourne Police say they have received a number of reports of cycle thefts from sheds and garages in the last few months and because of this they are advising owners to ensure they are securely lock away or kept indoors.

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A spokesperson for the police said, “Remember you can register your property on a website such as Immobilise, which not only helps to protect your property but also helps to reunite stolen items should they be recovered by the Police.

A range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe can be found here.

If you have been victim of a burglary, report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.