Two teenagers arrested following a number of vehicle break-ins
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Officers were called at around 3.40am yesterday (Tuesday, November 1) after three people with torches were seen standing around a car parked in Cavalier Way, according to police.
A 16-year-old and 17-year-old boy were found by police in Dunnings Road and arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft, police confirmed.
They have been released on bail until 17 December.
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Hide AdThere have been six reported vehicle break-ins around the town since Wednesday, October 12, police said.
Sergeant Graeme Prentice said: “We would like to hear from anyone else who may have seen something suspicious in the area overnight between 31 October and 1 November.
“Because there have been a number of recent similar reports we will be increasing patrols in the area.
“I would also advise people to help make life more difficult for potential opportunistic offenders.
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Hide Ad“For example removing valuables from your vehicle, closing all windows and double-checking the central locking’s worked.”
More tips and advice can be found on the Sussex Police website advice page
Any witnesses can email [email protected] or call 101 quoting reference 134 of 01/11.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).
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