Eastbourne Police Crack Down on Motorcycle Thieves

Eastbourne Police are on the warpath against a recent surge in motorcycle thefts. Under the banner of Operation Terrain, officers have stepped up patrols in known trouble spots, sniffing out leads and nabbing suspects whenever they can.

16 Arrests and Counting

Thanks to sharp-eyed members of the public tipping off the police, the force has already arrested 16 people linked to these brazen bike nickings across Eastbourne. Their work doesn’t stop there—they’ve also recovered a handful of stolen motorcycles, getting them back to their rightful owners.

Community Urged to Stay Alert

Sergeant Buck from the Neighbourhood Policing team said, “While we work hard to reunite bikes with their owners, we need the community’s help. Report any suspicious activity around motorcycles online or call 101 — just mention Operation Terrain. And always dial 999 if it’s an emergency or crime in progress.”

The message is clear: Eastbourne’s cops are cracking down hard, but they need locals to stay vigilant to beat these bike bandits once and for all.

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