Burglar on the prowl in Brighton and Hove – four homes hit in two weeks!
Night-time raids shake Brighton and Hove
Detectives are on the hunt after four homes were burgled in the dead of night across Brighton and Hove. Between 21 August and 4 September, thieves targeted properties in Castle Street and Kensington Place, Brighton, plus Lansdowne Road and New Church Road in Hove.
Thieves struck in the early hours, making off with cash, mobile phones, and electronic gadgets.
Scaffolding and open windows: the crook’s entry points
Police suspect the intruder slipped in through open ground-floor windows or climbed scaffolding erected on some buildings. This crafty method gave burglars easy access to loot the homes.
Cop’s warning: Lock up and be vigilant
Detective Inspector Sharon Ford, leading the investigation, said: “We are linking these burglaries and are eager to hear from any witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in these areas. We have increased patrols in the affected neighbourhoods and urge residents to secure their homes by keeping windows and doors closed, especially if there is scaffolding on the building.”
Spot something? Speak up now!
If you have any information about these break-ins, the police want to hear from you. Report online or call 101 quoting serial 175 of 27/08.
And if you witness a crime in progress, don’t hesitate – dial 999 immediately.
