Brighton and Hove cops are on the trail of three hooded burglars after a string of break-ins and a botched raid in Woodingdean and Hove.
Attempted Break-In in Woodingdean Foiled
On 18 October at around 7pm, three men tried to smash their way into a Chalklands Rise home. All wore hoods or hats to hide their faces but were spotted and quickly scarpered.
- Suspect 1: navy hoodie, blue jeans, black trainers with white soles
- Suspect 2: dark jogging bottoms, blue coat, blue/black trainers with white soles
- Suspect 3: dark coat, black jeans, black shoes
Burglaries Follow the Foiled Attempt
- Same night, 18 Oct: Jewellery nabbed from a Warren Road home in Woodingdean. The trio seen fleeing the scene.
- 25 Oct: Cash stolen from a Crescent Drive North property, Woodingdean.
- 28 Oct: Man spotted lurking around a house in Meadway Crescent, Hove.
- 1 Nov, 7.50pm: Same three burglars broke into the Meadway Crescent home, stealing more jewellery.
All crimes point to the same dark Skoda Octavia used as the getaway car.
Operation Pirate Launched – Police Ask for Your Help!
“Any information, no matter how small, could be vital in helping us bring those responsible to justice,” said Sussex Police.
If you saw anything dodgy or have any tips, contact Sussex Police online or call 101 quoting Operation Pirate.
