Car thieves pushing up crime figures

In the latest spate of break-ins, cars and a van parked overnight on Monday in the Glenleigh Park area and in Jameson Road were attacked, mainly by smashing the quarter lights.

Property stolen included stereo cassette players and a mini-disc player and discs.

Inspector Max Mosley of the Bexhill Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Yet again, it seems that valuables are being left on display in parked vehicles.

"Older-style vans and cars are a particular problem. We would urge people 'Please don't leave anything of value on view.'

"Burglaries in the town have been going down recently. We are actively pursuing inquiries about some known suspects.

"Our overall crime rate is going down. But vehicle crime remains a problem.

"With older vehicles with valuables in them, where it is apparent to the criminal that they can get in quickly and steal stereos and anything else left in sight, they will target them.

"People can help us by reporting anything suspicious that they see, particularly at night. We will respond."