Sussex Police have launched an investigation following multiple reports of vehicles being broken into in Eastbourne between the night of 3 February and the morning of 4 February 2026.
Investigation Details
- Targeted Area: Reports indicate the break-ins were concentrated in the Langney area of Eastbourne.
- Police Appeal: Residents are urged to check their vehicles for missing items or signs of entry. Officers are specifically requesting CCTV or doorbell footage from the early hours of 4 February that may show suspicious activity.
- Contact Information: Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 0369 of 5 February.
Related Local Activity
- Vehicle Damage: Separately, residents on St. George's Road and Lethaby Road have reported several cars being keyed or scratched during the same overnight period.
- Recent Vehicle Crime: This follows a significant tactical pursuit on 30 January 2026, where a man was arrested after stealing an Asda delivery van from the Sovereign Harbour Retail Park.
Police issue urgent appeal to locate missing Uckfield teenager
Madness to headline Sussex festival this Summer
Eastbourne MP 'honoured' to win award for work with disadvantaged communities
Tributes paid to a man ‘full of fun, character and life’ following fatal Camber collision
Wealden contributes £1.1m to help drive forward long-awaited road improvements to A22 around Hailsham
Crowborough couple 'under siege' as migrants move in
High streets in Wealden to benefit from business support to help them thrive