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2nd April 2025
Dear Residents,
Welcome to this month’s newsletter, hope you are all keeping well, and enjoying the warmer weather along with the lighter evenings.
News
Police investigating multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins in Crawley Down
Police are investigating a number of break-ins and attempted break-ins at properties in Crawley Down in the early hours of Saturday morning (22 March). Similar reports were received from residents of seven properties who had their homes or outbuildings targeted between midnight and 5am. It is believed at least two suspects were involved in the incidents, understood to be males wearing knee-length jackets. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspects and gather any available evidence. Police are asking anyone with any information or relevant CCTV footage to report online or call 101, quoting serial 326 of 22/03. House to house enquiries will be conducted by police this evening, and there will be an increased police presence as a visible deterrent and reassurance. There are a range of methods residents can take to protect their homes from burglars, including: For more advice, visit - Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | Sussex Police
Good news outcome from the appeal above Man convicted for burglaries in Crawley DownA man appeared in court and was convicted over a spate of burglaries in Crawley Down. Officers across the force have been working hard to investigate and arrest known offenders for burglary. This includes after reports of a series of break-ins in Crawley Down around Bowers Place in the early hours of March 22. Sussex Police can confirm that Tony Cooper, 32, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with fraud by false representation, four counts of attempted burglary and three counts of theft from a vehicle. He was remanded in custody to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 March, where he pleaded guilty to all offences. He was further remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on 23 April. A 39-year-old man from Bognor Regis and a 23-year-old man from Croydon were also arrested in connection with the incidents, and have been released on conditional bail until 2 April and 21 June respectively, as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, police are working hard to tackle burglaries across the county, with other suspects arrested, charged and remanded with offences. Detective Inspector Ed Bohnet said: "Officers have been working hard to tackle burglary and to catch offenders, and we are pleased that Cooper was convicted in court. "In addition, we are aware of a spate of burglaries in the North Bersted area of Bognor. We can confirm that two suspects were charged and are currently remanded as part of our ongoing investigations into these. "So we are making progress at charging suspects who are now awaiting further dates in court. "We understand the traumatic impact burglary has on victims, both financially and emotionally. "We carry out a significant amount of engagement work with residents, victims and the business community to prevent crime and bring perpetrators to justice. "Our burglary success rate improved, with a rise in successful outcomes, and a fall in the overall number of burglaries reported to the police. "We are aware of local social media groups posting reports of crime, but we are unable monitor these or view these in closed groups. "The evidence from the CCTV and doorbell footage is vital for our investigations and we request group admins to encourage their members to report every crime that is posted. "We encourage victims to continue to report crime and any suspicious behaviour, and we will investigate all reports thoroughly. Always call 999 in an emergency." Further crime prevention advice to residents is available on the Sussex Police website Appeal for information after collision in Haywards Heath
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a collision in Haywards Heath. Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway of the A23, between Hickstead and the A272 junction, just after 10.40am on Sunday 9 March. The collision involved a white Peugeot and a Triumph motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle, a 65-year-old man from Brighton, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Officers are appealing for information and want to speak to anyone who saw, or who has dashcam footage, of what happened. Information can be reported to police online or via 101, quoting serial 404 of 9/3.
Police investigating multiple overnight break-ins in Burgess Hill
Police are investigating several break-ins in the Kings Weald area of Burgess Hill overnight on Monday (3 to 4 March). Reports were received of thefts from cars and a break-in at a house where the car keys and car were stolen. The vehicle was located almost immediately by police when the offenders were involved in a collision and abandoned the car. Sergeant Ryan Oakley said: “We understand multiple similar incidents such as these will be concerning for the community, and we are taking them extremely seriously. "It is vital that the public report every crime, so we can fully investigate, identify series, and increase the police presence in the area if required. “Officers will be carrying out extra patrols this evening (4 March) and overnight to deter any further offences. An investigation is ongoing with numerous lines of enquiry to identify the suspects and bring them into custody. “We are asking residents to please be vigilant and ensure your properties are secured. “Anyone with any information, or relevant CCTV footage, is asked to report to police online or via 101, quoting Operation Denim. In an emergency, for example if you witness a crime in action, please dial 999.”
Appeal after man assaulted near BalcombePolice are appealing for information after a serious assault on a man near Balcombe. It happened off the B2110 High Street at Cowdray Forest at about 11pm on February 22. The victim had stopped in a car park shortly after the junction with the B2036, and was approached by a passenger from another vehicle. The other vehicle was believed to have been a dark-coloured Volkswagen Polo. The passenger stepped out and assaulted the man, who suffered injuries consistent with being burned. The suspect was described as a stocky man, 5’11”, with strawberry blond hair, aged in his 20s or 30s. Detectives are investigating, and there are increased patrols in the area being completed by both plain-clothes and uniformed officers to provide reassurance and to prevent any further offences. The incident is being treated as a hate crime, aggravated by homophobia. The driver of the suspect vehicle left the area by turning left back along the B211 towards the B2036. District Commander Chief Inspector Steve Turner said: “This was a shocking incident that has left the victim shaken. He has received support from our officers. “It is being treated as a hate crime, and we are asking people in the area to be vigilant. “We are appealing for anyone with information about this incident to come forward and to report it to us. “This includes anyone in the area at the time and anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage in the area.” Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 49 of 24/02. Significant sentences and outcomes for prolific shoplifters Court result image
Significant sentences and outcomes for prolific shoplifters
A Sussex-wide operation to tackle prolific shoplifters has led to a significant increase in successful outcomes, including lengthy prison sentences. “With shoplifting increased in Sussex, like it has nationally, we are making it a priority to work with businesses and other partners to prevent, detect and identify shoplifters.” said Sussex Police business crime lead Chris Neilson. “A dedicated business crime team helps focus our response to organised retail crime through to local prolific offenders. “Our operation sees us use every avenue available to tackle prolific shoplifters, change their behaviour and protect retailers.” The outcomes, alongside charges, include prison sentences, civil orders and community resolutions aimed at managing offenders and bringing about behavioural change, including prohibiting them from entering premises to protect retailers and referrals to drug rehabilitation services. Last year West Sussex saw successful outcomes increase by 78%, compared to the previous year. Brighton and Hove saw successful outcomes rise by 41% and East Sussex by 156%. Chris said: “Prolific offenders cause the most harm to businesses, and we understand the financial and personal impact of shoplifting on business owners, employees and the wider community. In Sussex data some 38% of our known offenders have committed three crimes or more. “By using CCTV and facial recognition to identify suspects, and capturing all their offending, we enable the court to robustly deal with them. This has led to severe sentences backed by behaviour measures, including a condition to engage in drug rehabilitation, to deter additional offending." Recent sentences include: Damien O’Hare, 48, of no fixed address, who was jailed for three years and three months for 26 counts of shoplifting, 22 counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order and one count of using insulting/threatening language. He would target some stores in Crawley multiple time read more here
Events Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing team will be holding a street briefing on the following dates and locations:
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Motorcycle Riders
Motorcycle riders are invited to book their place in workshops for advanced riding techniques in Sussex.
Crime Prevention Advice
To help protect yourself this spring /summer whether you are home or planning a trip away, please read our crime prevention advice online: .https://orlo.uk/Bp5mx
Have a good week,
Trisha
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Saturday 12th April 2025.
10:00am-12pm
Burgess Hill Help Point -96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS
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