Neighbouring Eastbourne homes burgled in the same night

Sussex Police said both incidents happened at properties off Seaside Road during Tuesday evening (August 11).

The first incident, police said, involved suspects stealing money.

And in the second thieves were reported to have taken personal items, including jewellery.

Police reported one other recent burglary in the town.

Thieves in a vehicle approached a garden in St Anthony’s Avenue and stole tools during the daytime on Monday (August 10), said police.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.”

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