Burglary roundup: Thieves steal tools from Eastbourne property

Officers said the incident happened on June 28 in Rosebery Avenue.

Sussex Police have reported four other recent burglaries in the town.

A garage in Beatty Road was broken into and a bicycle was stolen between May 31 and June 29, according to police.

Officers said a shed in Mountfield Road was targeted by thieves, who stole various items between June 28 and June 29.

Another burglary happened in Mountfield Road on Monday (June 29), where a shed was broken into and tools stolen.

And in Cavendish Road, police said tools were stolen from an outbuilding on Monday (June 29).

A Sussex Police spokesperson said victims of a burglary can report it online, or by calling 101 - and they urged people to always dial 999 when an emergency/burglary is in action.

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