Police report four Eastbourne businesses broken into this month

Burglars broke into a business address in Eastbourne overnight this week and stole alcohol, police said.
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Police reported the South Street business was targeted by thieves overnight on Monday (March 23).

Five other burglaries have been reported by police this month (March).

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Officers said tools were stolen from a shed in Summerdown Road after thieves broke in overnight on March 23.

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Police said three men ‘ran off’ after they were seen breaking into a garage in Rotunda Road during the day on March 22. Police said one man was arrested.

According to police, thieves broke into a business in Cavendish Place and stole items on March 22. Police said a man was later found and arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Thieves smashed windows and broke into a business in Broadwater Way on March 23, according to police, but did not steal any items.

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Police said a business in Seaside Road reported a burglary in the small hours on March 2 after the front doors were smashed and suspects broke in.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “For a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe can be found here

“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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