NEWS AND ADVICE

From Sussex Police:

We are responding to reports of thefts from vehicles in the Pulborough, Storrington and Steyning areas.Thieves have targeted work vans overnight, seeking to steal tools and other valuable items. It follows reports in the Hailsham area of East Sussex earlier this autumn.

We are aware of the impact these thefts have on people’s livelihoods, and officers are investigating all lines of enquiry.

There will be increased patrols in these areas to provide reassurance, and we are working with partners including the South East Region Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).

Our advice at this time is for tools and items of value not to be stored in vehicles, and where possible to ensure any CCTV systems are operating in order to assist investigations.

Flyers can be displayed in vehicles to state that nothing of value is kept within.

We urge victims and those impacted to report incidents to us. Anyone with information such as CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to report it to Sussex Police online or by calling 01273 470101 and quote Operation Kansas.

If you have information about any crime call 101, email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If you see crime taking place call 999.

WG Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators – Simon & Philippa