Sussex Police are appealing for information following a high-value burglary in Uckfield in which designer bags and watches worth around £50,000 were stolen from a private home.
The burglary occurred on Thursday, 1 May at approximately 12pm at a property near Maresfield service station on the A26 Uckfield Bypass, close to Blackdown Roundabout and London Road.
According to police, one suspect entered the property through an upstairs window, while a second man remained hidden in the garden. The intruders were both dressed in black balaclavas and gloves.
Suspect Descriptions:
First suspect: Black balaclava, black hooded coat, black gloves, blue jeans, navy trainers with white trim.
Second suspect: Black balaclava, white T-shirt over a black undershirt, black jeans, black shoes and gloves, and carrying a black rucksack.
CCTV footage shows the men leaving the scene with a large black handbag, a large tan handbag, and a medium light grey handbag. Police believe the handbags contained additional designer bags and high-end watches.
The suspects are thought to have left the area in a vehicle, which is yet to be identified.
Police Statement: Detective Constable Kieran Morris said:
“We are actively investigating this burglary and have made a number of inquiries. We’re now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, seen the suspects or a suspicious vehicle, or may have dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist us.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 783 of 01/05.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
