Found! £30,000 burglary haul

POLICE raided homes in Bexhill and recovered £30,000 worth of items.

The specialist police search team targeted houses in Sidley, Little Common and Old Town.

Goods recovered include computers, seven motorcycles, high-value pedal cycles, power tools and car stereos.

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They are all believed to have been stolen during burglaries locally.

Bexhill police linked up with the Hailsham-based Local Support Team forming part of the joint Sussex-Kent police initiative Operation Dragnet.

Two local men, one 18 the other 20, were arrested and released on police bail.

Inspector Dick Coates said the warrants were obtained following a tip-off to police during investigations into a string of burglaries.

The motorcycles are currently being stored at a commercial garage.

Computers and other items are being held at Bexhill police station.