Police investigating multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins in Crawley Down

Police are investigating a number of break-ins and attempted break-ins at properties in Crawley Down in the early hours of Saturday morning (22 March).

Similar reports were received from residents of seven properties who had their homes or outbuildings targeted between midnight and 5am.

It is believed at least two suspects were involved in the incidents, understood to be males wearing knee-length jackets.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspects and gather any available evidence.

Police are asking anyone with any information or relevant CCTV footage to report online or call 101, quoting serial 326 of 22/03.

House to house enquiries will be conducted by police this evening, and there will be an increased police presence as a visible deterrent and reassurance.

There are a range of methods residents can take to protect their homes from burglars, including:

• Ensuring properties and outbuildings are securely locked at night and when not in use
• Visible CCTV systems as a deterrent and to gather evidence
• Burglar alarms
• Lighting, particularly motion-detecting external lights
• Lower fences or hedges at the front of properties to limit hiding spaces

For more advice, visit - Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | Sussex Police