Eastbourne business owners urged to up security during lockdown

Despite Sussex remaining one of the least likely places to be burgled in the country, a campaign was launched earlier this month to help business owners secure and protect their property while it is closed due to the Covid-19 lockdown and to prevent themselves from becoming victims of burglary.

Detective chief inspector Alasdair Henry said, “We are seeing some fantastic results recently for burglary crimes, and I hope this goes a long way to reassuring Sussex residents that we take this type of law-breaking very seriously in the county.

“We are really keen that business owners now bolster their security in light of the second lockdown, and we have a great wealth of information on how to do this on our website. We know that extra security can eat into profits, but sometimes it is a small price to pay to guarantee the safety of your livelihood.”

Sussex police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne said, “I am pleased to see Sussex Police being so proactive in their approach to tackling burglary and safeguarding our local businesses.

“This has been a particularly challenging time for our high streets and it’s encouraging for residents to see officers solving these crimes, making arrests and robustly reprimanding burglars.

“Sussex Police are sharing ways in which we can make our premises safer during this second lockdown period. I’m urging residents and business owners to heed this advice.”

Anyone wanting any information can go to the Sussex Police website: https://www.sussex.police.uk/