Monday 7th December  to Thursday 17th December
Area	Ref	Date	Details
Crawley Down	1323	07/12	An attempt has been made to steal two motorbikes from a shed at a property in Snow Hill. This happened at approximately 7.50pm on Monday 7th December.
Ashplats	0248	08/12	Hand tools have been stolen from a porta cabin on the bluebell building site on Holtye Road. This happened overnight sometime between 5pm Monday 7thDecember and 8am Tuesday 8th December.
Baldwins	1088	08/12	A car battery and a bottle of antifreeze has been stolen from a garage at a property in Kennedy Avenue. This happened between 4.30pm Friday 4thDecember and 2.45pm Tuesday 8th December.
Herontye	1368	08/12	Two chainsaws and a red Honda 250 quad bike have been stolen from a garage in Turners Hill Road sometime between 7am and 8pm Tuesday 8th December.
Imberhorne	1170	16/12	A BMW 5 Series has been stolen from a drive in Chantlers Close. This happened sometime between midday and 6.30 Wednesday 16th December.

Saturday 28th November  to Sunday 6th December
Area	Ref	Date	Details
Imberhorne	0671	06/12	Sometime between 4pm on Saturday 5th December and 1pm on Sunday6th December, East Grinstead Tyre Service was broken into cash and tools were stolen.
Ashplatts	0595	03/12	Sometime between midnight Wednesday 2nd December and 11am Thursday 3rd December a satnav has been stolen from a vehicle on Lancaster Drive.

Wednesday 18th November to Friday 27th November
Area	Ref	Date	Details
Ashurstwood	0665	19/11	Male has entered a vulnerable person’s house stating he had completed some work and wanted £10. When lady took her purse out he stole it including £250 and ran off.
Imberhorne	0804	24/11	Whilst having a treatment at the Felbridge Hotel a necklace worth £1800 was stolen from a female’s dressing gown pocket.
	0972	23/11	Over the weekend a catalytic converter has been stolen from a Citroen Relay Van which was parked in a yard on the Birches Industrial Estate.
	1262	26/11	Between 1830hrs and 1920hrs two vans were broken into where they stole Paslode IM 350 nail gun worth £500, STIHL petrol saw worth £600, Mikita drill worth £150, Stanley drill worth £150, another Mikita drill worth £120, Mikita radio worth £150, and a Mikita Mini Grinder worth £80. These vans were parked at the Felbridge Hotel where they were working.
Town Centre	0462	25/11	A purse with £75 inside was stolen from within her shopping trolley bag whilst on the high street
	0109	22/11	A shop on Queens Walk has been broken into between 0100hrs and 0200hrs where some clothes have been taken.
Copthorne and Worth	0602	19/11	A Workshop at a property on Copthorne has been broken into between 2200hrs and 2300hrs where a motorbike was stolen.
	0440	25/11	Between Sunday 22/11 and Wednesday 25/11 Delta Force paintball centre has been broken into where several tools and food have been taken. All pellets and guns are stored off site.
Herontye	0529	19/11	Grey BMW 123D sport was stolen overnight while victim still had the keys inside his property. This was on Stockwell Road.

Monday 2nd to Wednesday 11th November
Area	Ref	Date	Details
Ashplatts	0632	08/11	Sometime between 10pm Saturday 7th November and 10am Sunday 8thNovember a Ford Transit Van has been broken into a BOSCH electric jigsaw and box of Stanley hand tools have been stolen.
Town Centre	0540	04/11	A STHIL 12” petrol cutter saw was stolen from Moat Road. The saw was stolen between 8.30am and 11.30 on Wednesday 4th November.
	0302	06/11	A car has had its windscreen smashed sometime between 8pm Thursday 5thNovember and 8am Friday 6th November the car was parked on Brooklands Way.
Herontye	0866	08/11	Sometime between  9pm Saturday 7th November and 10am Sunday 8th November a Ford Transit was broken into and the following items stolen: Petrol Generator STHIL Petrol Grinder HITACHI drivers and drill box combi.

Thursday 22nd October to Monday 2nd November
Area	Ref	Date	Details
Town Centre	0073	26/10	Decourus jewellers in East Grinstead have been broken into. A large quantity of jewellery has been stolen between 3am and 3.40am Monday 26th October.
Crawley Down	1130	01/11	Sometime between 12 Midday Saturday 31st October and 4pm Sunday 1stNovember a property in Snow Hill was broken into pilots headphones were stolen along with a Hublot watch.
	0200	27/10	Two vehicles have had bricks thrown through their rear windows. One vehicle was parked on Burleigh Way and the other on Vicarage Road. These incidents happened sometime between 8.30pm Monday 26th October and 7.30am Tuesday 27th October.
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Ashplats	1641	27/10	Sometime between 6pm Friday 23rd October and 8am Saturday 24th October a van parked on Maple Drive was broken into. Several Power tools and batteries were stolen.
	1106	24/10	Sometime between 6pm Friday 23rd October and 8.30am Saturday 24th October a van parked on Escots Drive has been broken into. A tool bag containing £600 worth of tools was stolen.
	0337	31/10	Sometime between 9.30pm Friday 30th October and 6.30am on Saturday 31stOctober. Several Makita tools were stolen worth approximately £1500.
Ashurst Wood	0390	24/10	Sometime between 7pm Friday 23rd October and 7.30am Saturday 24th October a van has been broken into and a Dewalt drill and case stolen.
Copthorne and Worth	0673	25/10	The sides and rear of a transit tipper van have been stolen. This has happened sometime between 5pm Saturday 24th October and 11.45am Sunday 25th October whilst parked in The Glebe.

Thursday 15th October to Wednesday 21st October
Area	Ref	Date	Details
AshurstWood	0153	21/10	A garage next to a house on Woods Hill Lane was broken into. Garden equipment was stolen including chainsaws, hedge cutters, lawn mowers, full cans of petrol and strimmers.
Town Centre	1414	15/10	A storage unit next to boots pharmacy, ship Street had its lock broken with a brick. Nothing was stolen.

Monday 28th September  to Wednesday  7th October
Area	Ref	Date	Details
Town Centre	0292	02/10	A debit card was stolen and used to withdraw cash.
Imberhorne and Baldwins	0215	05/10	Sometime between 4pm Sunday 4th October and 5.30am Monday 5th October food from the back of a monster foods van was stolen approximately £250 worth of chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks. Another van had its catalytic converter stolen. This was from a unit on Imberhorne Way.
	1405	29/09	Alloy wheel caps stolen and wheel trims scratched. This happened between 4pm Saturday 26th September and 9am Sunday 27th September this incident happened in Sackville Close.
	0335	05/10	2 vans have had their catalytic converters stolen from them. This was from the Birches Industrial Estate sometime between 3pm Saturday 3rd October.

Monday 21st September to Monday 28th September
Area			Ref		Date		Details
Ashurstwood			0973		23/09		Jewellery and cash has been stolen from a property in Woodbury Avenue.
Town Centre			0235		28/09		10 Rolls of insulation has been stolen from Jewsons.
			1032		26/09		Between 3.30pm and 4.15pm Saturday 26th September a car had both driver side doors keyed on Queensway.
Imberhorne			0354 0210		25/09		3 catalytic converters have been stolen from three Mercedes Sprinter Vans this happened between 8pm Friday 25th September and 8am Saturday 26thSeptember. This was on Charlwood Business Park and Birches Industrial Estate.
	Monday 14th September to Sunday 21st September
	Area	Ref		Date		Details
	Copthorne	0299 0196 0180 0156		15/09		There has been a spate of damage to cars in Copthorne. Several vehicles have had windows and wing mirrors broken. Some vehicles also had flour and egg thrown on them.

•  A black Audi A3 vehicle has been seen in Crawley and Horsham and it is believed that the vehicle is being used by a group of men to commit burglary offences. The vehicle has been using cloned number plates and has a distinctive red " Rembrance Day "poppy emblem on the grill at the front of the car located to the side of the number plate . The vehicle also has a distinvtive childs sun visor on the rear passenger door window . Any sightings of the vehicle please call in to 101. June 2nd
  
• Turners Hill - Whitely Hill - a tractor was broken into in Whitely Hill, Turners Hill. Goods were stolen along with a key and immobiliser, enquiries are still on going.0745 - 1500 30th April
  
• Town Centre - Hight Street – A business overnight was broken into and money was stolen 21st April
  
• Ashplats - St Johns Road – Plants have been stolen from a property 21st April
  
• Ashplats - Copse Close – A vehicle has had damage caused to it 21st April
  
• Ashplats - Estcots Driver – A vehicle has had damage caused to it 27th April
  
• Turners Hill - Lion Lane – A vehicle has had damage caused to it 21st April
  
• Ashurst Wood - Wall Hill Road – A business was entered and large amount of metal was stolen 26th April
  
• Crawley Down - Sunnymead – Overnight large machinery was stolen from a bus 25th April
  
• Crawley Down - Sunnymead - A property has an attempt break in to a garage 25th April
  
• Crawley Down - Turners Hill Road - A property was broken into and had electrical items and jewellery stolen 14th April
  
• Forest Close – There was a attempt break in to a property 16th April
  
• Imberhorne - Austen Close – A property during the day was broken into but nothing stolen 15th April
  
• Copthorne - Fairway – A garage was attempted to be broken into during the early hours of the morning 18th April
  
• Bridgelands – Over night a vehicle had parts stolen from it 18th April
  
• Ashplats- St Johns Road – Damage has been caused to a fence of a property 20th April
  
• Imberhorne -The Parade – A business has had cooking oil stolen from its yard 8th April
  
• Imberhorne Lane – A vehicle has had its number plates stolen 9th April
  
• Garden Wood Road – During the afternoon a vehicle had its rear number late stolen 11th April
  
• Copthorne & Worth - Turners Hill Road – A property was broken into and items stolen 10th April
  
• Baldwins - Dorset Avenue – A vehicle has had its number plates stolen 7th April
  
• Herontye - Herontye Drive – a vehicle parked on the road had its wing mirror damaged 8th April
  
• Vowels Lane – A business was broken into overnight and vehicles had parts stolen 11th April
  
• Town Centre - Portland Road – A Mitsubishi L200 was stolen in the evening from outside an address 24th March
  
• Turners Hill - North Street – A business has had one of its windows broken 27th March
  
• Ashplats - Holtye Road - A house was broken into during the day. Jewellery and jewellery box was stolen 25th March
  
• Herontye - Paddock Gardens – Attempt break to a property, marks were found around the lock and along the door 26th March
  
• Copthorne - Copthorne Bank – A van which had left a window slight down had a mobile phone and cigarettes stolen from it during the day 26th March
  
• Church Lane – A van was broken into overnight and power tools were stolen28th March
  
• Crawley Down - Sandy Lane – A Jet wash has been stolen off a residents drive 17th March
  
• Town Centre - St Agnes Road – In the early hours of the morning, a attempt break to a shed happened but a neighbour disrupted them 17th March
  
• Cranston Road – A Garden shed was broken into over night and three pedal cycles were stolen. Black and Red road bike, dark brown mountain bike and a white specialised ladies bike 17th March
  
• Ship Street – Over night a cycle was stolen was an open garage 18th March
  
• St Johns Road – A car parked in a car park had its front and rear number plates stolen 19th March
  
• Imberhorne - Garland Road - a Motorbike was stolen from outside an address, but this was late found and recovered17th March
  
• Herontye - Buckingham Drive - a van overnight had been broken into and tools stolen19th March
  
• Town Centre - Brooklands Way – A car in a private car park had all four wheel trims stolen 13th March
  
• Cranston Road – A car had its front and rear number plate stolen 15th March
  
• Ashplats - Holtye Avenue – A business has had a scaffold tower stolen which was against a property14th March
  
• Imberhorne - Fairlawn Crescent - A Buggy (Double City Jogger) was stolen from outside the victims house 6th March
  
• Copthorne & Worth- Turners Hill Road – a car parked up overnight had both of its number plates were stolen 3rd March.
  
• Church Road – Advertising signs outside a property have been set alight twice 6th March
  
• Ashplats Blackwell Road - A vehicle had its front plastic grill stolen over night 5th March
  
• Copthorne Report received of youths breaking a fence around 2pm on 2nd Feb.
  
• Westway – A van was broken into and a quantity of tools stolen 5th Feb.
  
• Imberhorne 0481 05/02 Imberhorne Lane – Steel racking stolen from a property 5th Feb
  
• Turners Hill East Street – Locks were cut on a gate and a barn in entered. Two tonnes of hay have been stolen 7th Feb.
  
• A building site was entered on Imberhorne Lane and a Promac 3200 generator was stolen between 21st and 22nd Jan. (Serial 0249 of 22/01/14)
  
• A motorbike was found burnt out on the Worth Way on 28th Jan. (Serial 0226 of 28/01/14)
  
• Between 8.15am and 6.45pm on 28th Jan a property in Lynton Park Avenue was burgled. Entry was gained by smashing a pane of glass in the rear door. A silver '57' plate jaguar XKR, jewellery and small electrical items were stolen. (Serial 1208 of 28/01/14)
  
• Several sheds have been broken into on Lake View Road, Furnace Wood on 28th Jan. A green Hayter lawnmower was stolen but was later recovered dumped in a near by properties garden. (Serial 1515 of 28/01/14)
  
• Overnight from 28th - 29th Jan a vehicle parked in a car park off Borers Arms Road, Copthorne had the passenger door lock punched out and several power tools stolen. (Serial 0708 of 29/01/14)
  
• Around 10.50am on 9th Jan a van had its lock drilled out of the rear door and a drill and angle grinder stolen. (Serial 0208 of 10/01/14)
  
• Between 10.30pm on 11th Jan and 8am on 12th Jan a car was damaged whilst parked on Church Lane, Copthorne. (Serial 0459 of 12/01/14)
  
• Between 10pm on 13th Jan and 7am on 14th Jan a car was stolen off a driveway in hazel Way, Crawley Down. The car stolen was a white, 62 plate VW Golf. It is believed the keys were taken from inside the property as there was a small mark on the front door. (Serial 0097 of 13/01/14)
  
• A van parked at a property on Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill between 11am and 12 noon on 13th Jan was broken into. Power tools were stolen. (Serial 0526 of 13/01/14)
  
• Several sheds have been broken into but nothing stolen overnight from 13th to 14th Jan. The sheds were located on Snow Hill, Crawley Down, Elm Drive and Grosvenor Road. (Serial 1107 of 13/01/14)
  
• A vehicle was seen to be looking at scrap metal in the East Grinstead area. The vehicle is described as a blue, Renault master van, foreign registration number EL937LE. This behaviour was deemed as suspicious. (Serial 0662 of 16/01/14)
  
• A property on Copthorne Common, Copthorne was broken into on 21st Jan between 9am & 3.30pm. Entry was gained by forcing the back door and jewellery, money and tools were stolen. (Serial 0851 of 21/01/14)
  
• Between 20th and 30th December a generator was stolen from a property on Crawley Down Road. It was being kept in a store room where the door was forced. (Serial 0387of 02/01/14)
  
• Between 16th December and 2nd January a greenhouse was broken into at a property in West Park Road, Copthorne. Entry was gained by the door being lifted off its hinges and a window being smashed. A green Hayter lawnmower and orange strimmer was stolen. (Serial 0760 of 02/01/14)
  
• A van was broken into whilst parked on Admiral Bridge Lane, Copthorne. The side window was smashed and a handbag stolen from inside. (Serial 0623 of 04/01/14)
  
• Between 5pm on 3rd January and 7am on 4th January a car had two of its tyres slashed whilst parked on Hurst Farm Road. (Serial 0837 of 04/01/14)
  
• Between 0500 - 0830hrs on 4th January a selector grab attached to a 360 excavator has been stolen and also the bucket attachment for the same machine.
  Offenders have entered the site by cutting a padlock off the gate. An unknown twin wheelbase vehicle has left tyre marks in the mud. Due to the sheer weight of the equipment (2.5 tonnes), the attachment has then been loaded onto the rear of the vehicle using the machine itself then disconnected. The selector grab and bucket will have 777 welded onto them and are valued at around £36000. (Serial 0312 of 04/01/14)
  
• An outhouse was broken into around 5.30am on 5th January at a farm in Snow Hill. Audio equipment was stolen. (Serial 0635 of 05/01/14)
  
• There was an attempt break at a property on Copyhold Road between 2.15pm and 3.45pm. Damage was caused to the rear door but entry was not gained. (serial 1025 of 08/01/14)
  
• Between 10th Dec and 21st Dec a red Westwood 2000 series sit on lawnmower was stolen from a garden in Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down. (Serial 0339 of 24/12/13
  
• Between 4pm on 22nd Dec and 11.30am on 24th December a shed door was forced open causing damage to the lock and a red petrol Honda lawnmower stolen at a property on Aviary Way, Crawley Down. (Serial 0048 of 25/12/13)
  
• A van was broken into whilst parked on Cavalier Way between 11.30pm on 24th and 7.45am on 27th Dec. It is unknown how entry was gained but power tools were stolen from inside. (Serial 0299 of 27/12/13)
  
• Another van was broken into whist parked on Snow Hill, Crawley Down and four drills stolen. Entry was gained by the offender removing the door handle. (Serial 0275 of 28/12/13)
  
• A P reg green Honda Accord was stolen whilst parked at Railway Approach between 1.10pm & 8.25pm on 29th Dec. The vehicle also had green leather seats. (Serial 1192 of 29/12/13)
  
• Two dogs have been reported stolen from an outdoor kennel at a property on Turners Hill Road, Worth. The dogs are described as one being a grey/black Patterdale Terrier with a white chest and the other a grey/black Lurcher. (Serial 0231 of 30/12/13)
  
• A rear gate was forced at a property on Coombe Hill Road and the shed broke into between 5pm on 30th Dec and 3pm on 31st Dec. A Hayter lawnmower, petrol leaf blower, petrol leaf collector and another petrol lawnmower were stolen, valuing around £2000. (Serial 0846 of 31/12/13)
  
• Two off road Suzuki Bikes valued at around £4000 were stolen from a garage in Copthorne Common, Copthorne. Entry was gained to the garage by damaging the adjoining neighbour's fence then smashing the garage window. (Serial 1308 of 15/12/13)
  
• Many sheds and garages were entered across the East Grinstead area between 16th & 17th Dec. Many had doors forced open causing damage but nothing stolen. A shed on Paddockhurst Lane, Turners Hill that was entered had a Hayter lawnmower stolen valued at £700 and a garage on Kennedy Avenue had three BMW alloy wheels with tyres stolen. (Serial 0773 of 17/12/13)
  
• A van parked on Moat Road was entered and several drills, a concrete breaker and steel saw were stolen. Unknown how entry was gained at this time. (Serial 0152 of 17/12/13)
  
• A house was broken into on Vicarage Road, Crawley Down, entry has been gained via a window. Unknown what has been stolen at this time. Enquiries are ongoing. (Serial 0796 of 20/12/13)
  
• A van parked on Hophurst Drive, Crawley Down had several electronic items stolen from it. Unknown how entry was gained at this time. (Serial 0454 of 21/12/13)
  
• Stables were broken into on Chapel Lane, Crawley Down. Nothing appeared stolen. (Serial 0422 of 22/12/13)

• There has been a sudden rise in a particular crime type where fraudsters are targeting the more vulnerable by telephone.
  The fraudster will call the intended victim claiming to be from either the Police or a Bank. They will tell them that their card details have been fraudulently used and that they need to act urgently to protect themselves. They suggest that they hang up and ring the bank/ police back to ensure that the call is genuine. Don't be fooled - they stay on the line and pretend to be the police or the bank. They then tell the intended victim to key in or read out their PIN number.
  They will then send a taxi or courier to collect the bank card. With this and the PIN they will then have full access to spend the victims money.
  We are aware that the fraudsters have targeted residents in Crawley and Mid Sussex in the last 24 hours, but urge all residents of East and West Sussex to be on their guard.
  Ch Insp Beeken of Sussex Police stated: "Under no circumstances would the police or your bank request your pin number over the telephone or arrange collection of your bank cards from your home address in this manner, I advise all members of the public to never give out your bank details to someone who has contacted you on your home phone unsolicited. If you have any suspicions please do not use the phone you have just been called on to contact the police or your bank. If possible use another phone to contact the police to report it, or to contact a friend to relative to alert them.
  I urge anyone reading or hearing this message to pass it on to any friends and relatives who may not be aware of this particular type of targeted fraud, to prevent any vulnerable friends or family members from becoming victims.
  I urge anyone with any information to contact Sussex Police, whether you have received similar calls or know someone who has been a victim of this crime please contact Sussex Police quoting Op Galvani, e mail 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or dial 101 or 999 if appropriate, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

• An orange ride on lawnmower was found left outside a property in Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down around 10pm on 4th Dec. Police have recovered the lawnmower but are still looking to trace the owner. Please check your garages and outbuildings! (Serial 1497 of 04/12/13),

   

• A van was broken into whilst parked on Garlands Road and several tools were stolen valuing around £1500 including two drills, a heat gun and an angle grinder. Entry was gained by creating a hole above the handle causing damage to the sliding door. (Serial 1008 of 05/12/13)
  
• Between 12noon and 4.30pm a house on Sackville Lane was burgled. Entry was gained by forcing a door and jewellery was stolen. (Serial 1040 of 05/12/13)
  
• Between 6.30pm on 5th Dec and 8am on 6th Dec a van was broken into whilst parked on Garlands Road. Several parcels were stolen from inside. (Serial 0247 of 06/12/13)
  
• There has been a recent spate of six catalytic converter thefts in the area. Victim's vehicles were one VW Sharan, two Ford Galaxy's, one Seat Alhambra and one Peugeot Expert, all parked outside or near the owner's addresses overnight between Thursday 5 December and the following morning. All of them are large family style people carriers. The converters have been removed by pipe cutter from the underside of the vehicles and police urge anyone who drives that type of vehicle to be extra vigilant about leaving them unattended overnight out on the roadside. (Serial 0376 of 06/12/13)
  
• A shed was broken into at a property on Coombe Hill Road by forcing the door. Two strimmers and a leaf blower were stolen. (Serial 0483 of 06/12/13)
  
• Around 4.45pm on 10th Dec, Police were called to a suspicious male in the garden of a property in Kiln Close, Crawley Down. On arrival the male had fled but the rear gate was found to be open and the shed lock had been damaged. A petrol lawnmower had been removed from the shed but left in situe as the offender was disturbed. (Serial 1144 of 10/12/13)
  
• Between 9am and 6.30pm on 10th Dec a shed was broken into at a property in Sandhill Lane, Crawley Down. The door has been forced open and damage caused, nothing believed stolen. (Serial 1444 of 10/12/13)
  
• There was an attempt break to a shed at a property on Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down. Again the door had been forced and the wood jemmied off, entry was not gained. (Serial 0303 of 11/12/13)
  
• A lawnmower was stolen from a garage on Turners Hill Road, Worth. Timescale believed to be within the last week and unknown how the garage has been entered. (Serial 1429 of 11/12/13)
  
• A burger van parked on Charlwood Road was broken into around midnight last night (12th Dec). Police attended but the offenders had already left, nothing was stolen. (Serial 0012 of 13/12/13)
  If you have any information on the above incidents please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting the incident serial number.

• Between 29th Nov and 1st Dec a house on Borers Arms Road, Copthorne was burgled. The side ground floor window was forced to gain entry. Unknown what has been stolen at this time due to occupants still being away on holiday. (Serial 511 of 1/12/13)
  
• Wire fencing was cut and gates tampered with at premises on Felcott Road, Furnace Wood. This is believed to be the offenders returning to steal a tractor after the shed being broken into last week. (Serial 571 of 1/12/13)
  
• The football club on East Court was broken into between 7pm on 30th Nov and 7.20am on 3rd Dec. The rear door was forced to gain entry to the building and then an internal window and several doors were broken inside. Alcohol and confectionary were stolen. (Serial 164 of 3/12/13)
  
• Have you lost or had stolen a yellow adult Skedaddle mountain bike? If so or you have any information regarding this bike please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1044 of 20/11/13.
  
•  Around 4am on 10th Nov a poppy charity box was stolen from the Esso Service Station, Station Road. CCTV was viewed by Police and a male has been arrested and charged with the theft. (Serial 0226 of 10/11/13)
  
• Between 7pm on 9th Nov & 7am on 10th Nov an insecure garage at a property on Fermandy Lane, Crawley Down was entered. A petrol strimmer, leaf blower and a silver with black graphics specialised hard rock pro mountain bike was stolen. The bike is valued at around £650. (Serial 0337 of 10/11/13)

  There was an attempt break-in at a property in Mill Way. The rear patio door had the lock removed but thankfully no entry gained. (Serial 0458 of 10/11/13)

• A photocopier left out for collection on a forecourt on London Road was stolen. (Serial 0184 of 11/11/13)
  
• Between 9.30pm o 10th Nov & 9am on 11th Nov a rear window was smashed on a vehicle parked in Bricklands, Crawley Down. (Serial 0268 of 11/11/13)
  
• Between 9am on 8th Nov & 9am on 9th Nov an attempt break of a shed occurred at a property in Hackenden Lane. Items had been moved from in front of the side gate, the padlocks on the sheds had been tampered with and the hasp bent. (Serial 0307 of 11/11/13)
  
• Around 12noon on 8th Nov a gas bottle was stolen from Rowfant Business Centre, Wallage Lane. CCTV is being viewed and enquiries are ongoing. (Serial 0768 of 11/11/13)
  
• A poppy charity box was stolen from the BP garage, London Road. Enquiries are ongoing (Serial 0470 of 12/11/13)
  
• A ladder with red/pink non slip material on it was stolen from a private car park in Sycamore Drive. (Serial 0486 of 12/11/13)
  
• Brake lines were cut on a car parked on Providence Terrace, Turners Hill. (Serial 1380 of 12/11/13)
  
• A Toyota Yaris was stolen from Old Convent and later found set alight in Eden Vale, Surrey. Enquiries are ongoing with Surrey Police. (Serial 0064 of 14/11/13)

  If you have any information on the above incidents please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting the incident serial number.

   

• Between midnight & 6.30am on 3rd November a van was broken into on St Johns Road, East Grinstead and several items stolen, including a specialized Demo 8 full suspension mountain bike valued at around £6000. It is described as yellow, gold & black in colour, disc brakes with black & green callipers gold rotors, black suspension forks, black brake levers with green knobs and a black seat with green rubber dots.

  If you know of its whereabouts or have any information regarding the theft please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 397 of 03/11/13.
  

• A burglary took place around 11.55am on 6th Nov in Blount Ave. Entry was gained by smashing the rear patio door. Cash and jewellery were stolen.
  Another burglary took place between 1.10pm & 2.45pm at a property in Grange Road, Crawley Down. Entry was gained by smashing a rear window then leaning through to unlock the door that had the keys left in it. Jewellery was stolen.
  
• Between 1pm & 7.45pm on 5th Nov a property in Stream Park had a window smashed.
  
• Between 10pm on 1st Nov & 4.45am on 2nd Nov a car parked in Sackville Close had its tyres slashed.etween 28th Oct & 2nd Nov an unoccupied property on Oakhurst Gardens was broken into. Entry was gaBetween 28th Oct & 2nd Nov an unoccupied property on Oakhurst Gardens was broken into. Entry was
• An insecure container was entered on a farm on Selsfield Road, Turners Hill. Two chainsaws, a disc cutter, strimmer and socket set were stolen.
  
• A car was damaged whilst parked on De La Warr Road.
  
• Glue was placed in a front door lock at a property in Tower Close.
• Between 24th Oct & 4th Nov Worth School, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill had 2500 litres of heating oil stolen from its tank; this was valued at £1625.
  A pub on the High Street has had its garden furniture stolen from the rear garden, valued at £200.
  
  Please remember to secure all items within your shed and lock it with a sturdy bolt or padlock. If possible, mark your property and make it less attractive to thieves. If you would like a visit from one of our PCSO's we are able to give bespoke crime prevention advice and we can make various recommendations to secure your property.Please contact one of the team here at East Grinstead police station on the non emergency number 101.

• Between 11pm on 25th and 6am on 26th October an insecure shed was entered in Burleigh Way, Crawley Down and a red Honda lawnmower with a driver at the back was stolen, it is valued at £1000.

  If you have any further information please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1269 of 26/10/13.
  

• Over the past month we've seen an increase in break ins to sheds and especially those on allotments. Tools and garden equipment such as strimmers and lawn rotivators are popular items to steal, as are pedal cycles.
  
  
• Between 12th & 26th October a property situated on Copthorne Road, Copthorne was broken into. Entry was gained by removing a downstairs window but nothing stolen due to it being practically empty.
  If you have any further information please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 0767 of 26/10/13.
  
• Between 11pm on 25th and 6am on 26th October an insecure shed was entered in Burleigh Way, Crawley Down and a red Honda lawnmower with a driver at the back was stolen, it is valued at £1000.
  If you have any further information please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1269 of 26/10/13.
  
• Between 8pm on 17th October and 3pm on 19th October a shed was broken into at Crawley Down Allotments. The lock was unscrewed from the door and a lawnmower, strimmer and a can of petrol were stolen. If you have any information please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1104 of 19/10/13.
  
  
• At around 8.30pm on 21st October a burglary took place at a property on Church Lane, Copthorne. Entry was gained by smashing the rear patio door window. Jewellery and small electrical items were stolen. If you have any information please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1600 of 21/10/13.
  
  
• Hallowe'en falls on 31 October and is a time when the evenings begin to get darker and colder and a rise in anti-social behaviour relating to noise, nuisance, criminal damage and fireworks can occur. For some, especially the elderly and vulnerable, Hallowe'en can be a very distressing time. If you are a parent or guardian, you need to play your part in the festivities. Never allow young children to go out without an adult and if you and your children are planning to go trick or treating please respect notices at the homes of residents asking not to be disturbed. Please also be alert to any unaccompanied children who may be without adult supervision. If your teenage children are planning to trick or treat without you, ensure you know exactly where they are going, what time they will be home and remind them not to knock on the doors of strangers and to stay with their friends at all times. Please also remind them to respect the wishes of those who choose not to take part.
  
  Superintendent Laurence Taylor says: "Thousands of people throughout Sussex enjoy Hallowe'en and we do not want to spoil their fun. However, there is a minority who make the evening a real nightmare for those who choose not to participate in Hallowe'en traditions. We expect many people of all ages to be attending parties and enjoying the evening. As always, we will remain vigilant and will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour that causes unnecessary distress to others."
  
• If you have chosen not to take part in this year's Hallowe'en festivities, we have created the below poster that you can display outside your home to ask trick or treaters not to disturb you. There is also a poster for those who wish to welcome trick or treaters at Hallowe'en.
• Poster - trick or treaters welcome http://www.sussex.police.uk/media/523006/trick_or_treaters_welcome.pdf
• Poster - trick or treaters not welcome http://www.sussex.police.uk/media/523009/no_trick_or_treaters_.pdf
  
• Power tools were stolen from a van which was parked on Copthorne Common in Copthorne at around 11.45am.
  PCSO Anika Clough said: "Please do not leave anything of value in you vehicle and ensure it is locked. Try and park in a well-lit, open location and always use any fitted security features, such as an alarm or immobiliser. Be vigilant when parking vans which obviously are used to carry tools.
  
• Around 11.35am on October 23, two vans were broken into while parked at All Saints Church in Lindfield High Street. The doors were forced and tools were taken.
  
• Thieves broke into a van in a 15 minute gap while a van was parked at BE Aerospace in Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill. Access was gained by the back and side doors and tools were taken.
  
• Between 10.35am and 11.20am on October 23 a car was broken into when it was parked in the overflow car park at The Haven Centre in Crawley Down. The window was smashed and a mobile and loose change was taken.
  
• A van parked at the Hickstead Travelodge had its window smashed and £5,000 worth of tools were stolen between 10pm on October 22 and 7am on October 23.
  
• A Fiat Ducato parked on Sussex Way, Burgess Hill was broken into 10am and 11am on October 22. Two leaf blowers,a hedge cutter and a strimmers as well as a bag were taken.
  
• Between 5pm on October 18 and 1pm on October 20 a Transit van parked on Hollands Way, East Grinstead had its window forced and a sat nav, camera and drill were stolen.
  
• Since Friday (October 18) there have been nine break-ins across the district, all with tools stolen from them.
  
• Police are appealing for van owners to be extra vigilant after a spate of vehicle crime across Mid Sussex.
  
• Between 7pm on 13th October and midday on 14th October a shed was broken into at a property on Furnace Farm Road, Furnace Wood. The padlock was broken off the door and a jerry can containing 20litres of petrol was stolen. If you have any information please contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 0668 of 14/10/13.
  
• A shed was also broken into on Campbell crescent. The lock was damaged but nothing stolen. PCSO Anika Clough Public Engagement Officer Mid Sussex
  
• Several sheds were broken into on Fairlawn Drive between midnight & 5am on 10th October. Stolen property reported -
  Four pedal cycles - Scott mountain bike, matt black and red frame, disc brakes, full suspension, 27 gears, brand new s works tyres (value £1700), Giant mountain bike, silver frame, disc brakes, hard tail, 27 gears, mud guards, tool case, lights (value £600), Giant hybrid bike, black frame, cable and calliper, 27 gears, saddle bag, lights (value £500), Specialised children's bike, 24 inch wheels, black and red frame, cable and calliper, cycle computer, lights (value £300) and tools - silver toolbox with full set of spanners, Makita battery drill, Makita set - impact driver and drill driver, teng socket set - total value of socket set and tools (valued at around £300). I
  If anyone witnessed persons with pedal cycles in this area at night please can they report it to Police on 101 quoting serial 1385 10/10/13.
  
• Boots in London Road had an attempt break overnight from 8th - 9th October. The front and rear doors were forced but entry could not be gained. The alarm was also activated.
• On 7th October a house on Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill was broken into. A window in the front porch was smashed along with a rear conservatory door to gain entry. Damage caused to TV's and photos pulled off walls. Small electrical items were stolen.
  
•  A shed was broken into on Vicarage Road, Crawley Down. The door was damaged and a rotivator worth £200 was stolen.
  
• A burglary took place at a property in Bridgelands, Copthorne on 3rd October between 2pm & 3.30pm. The front door was forced and several rooms were searched. Jewellery is believed to have been stolen. A vehicle parked on a driveway on Lewes Road, East Grinstead was left insecure overnight on 4th October. A laptop and phone were stolen from it. Ensure you lock your vehicle when left unattended.
  
• A lorry delivering to shops was parked in Church Lane, Copthorne and had cigarettes stolen from the back of it. The tailgate had been pulled down and the lorry entered.

Over the last week several sheds have been broken into in the rural villages and items stolen.

Residents are being encouraged to add extra security to their garden as the nights draw in by snapping up a low cost shed alarm. As winter approaches, it is easy to forget about garden tools such as lawn mowers, which you can now put away in your garden shed or outbuilding.

The Mid Sussex Community Safety Partnership and Sussex Police are keen to help residents protect their outdoor property and are giving local people the opportunity to purchase affordable shed alarms. Residents are being offered the chance to purchase shed alarms at a reduced rate of £7, which is £8 cheaper than the normal retail price of £15. This relatively inexpensive item will help residents to protect their belongings and keep crime levels low in the District. The discounted shed alarms are available to buy from Town Council Help Points in East Grinstead, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath.

• Sussex Police is encouraging residents to take a few simple steps that will help to keep their shed safe and secure;
  
• Use a good quality padlock or mortice lock on the door of your shed
  
• Protect the boundary and access to your garden with fences, walls and lockable gates
  
• Make sure the door panel on your shed is strong enough
  
• Put up security lighting around your shed
  
• Lock valuable items together to prevent them being removed easily
  
• Help to track your property by registering it for FREE at www.immobilise.com