Eastbourne burglary round-up: Youths attempt to gain entry to sports facility

A group of young people attempted to gain entry to a sports facility at an Eastbourne park, according to police.

Officers said the incident happened at around 9.50pm on March 11 in Gildredge Park.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “Officers attended the scene [but] the group had already dispersed.

“Fortunately there was no damage and no entry gained.”

Between March 9-13 a property in Stanmer Drive was broken into, according to officers.

The spokesperson said, “Owners of the property have reported a smashed rear window and clear tool marks on the rear door frame where unknown individual/s have forced entry.

“An untidy search of the property had been conducted and any lines of enquiry/forensic opportunities are being passed to the police.”

Officers said a number plate was stolen from a parked vehicle in Seaside overnight on March 13.

The spokesperson said, “Owners of the vehicle reported their front number plate [was] unscrewed and removed.”

If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report it online or by calling 101.

Always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.

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