A number of investigations are ongoing after a spate of vehicle thefts across a town. Sussex Police said a number of moped, scooter and motorcycles have been reported stolen across Eastbourne and surrounding areas, leading to a number of arrests being made. Officers have been patrolling hotspot theft areas to act as a deterrent and urge owners of two-wheeled vehicles to take safety precautions.
READ MORE: Man denies murder after death outside Wetherspoon pub Owners of mopeds, scooters and motorbikes are being urged by police to lock, chain and cover their vehicles. People are also urged to consider further security measures such as fitting an alarm system with tracking and movement sensors. Police have suggested people should make their bikes as distinctive as possible to make it more difficult for criminals to sell parts on, and to make it easier for recovered stolen bikes to be returned to the rightful owners.
People with sheds or garages should keep two-wheeled vehicles inside these and install efficient locks and alarms. A spokesman for Eastbourne Police said: "We would like to reassure owners that we are aware of a number of thefts of two-wheeled vehicles recently across Eastbourne and other areas, and to update local communities that our investigations across targeted areas are ongoing. "A number of arrests have already been made in the last few months with enquiries on the back of these being conducted.
"In addition to the above, patrols of 'hot-spot' areas of theft also continue, with officers engaging with our two-wheeled community when out and about to not only offer reassurances and act as a deterrent, but to provide security advice and crime prevention support to motorbike owners. "Whilst police actions continue to take place, we still urge moped, scooter or motorcycle owners to help reduce their risk of becoming a victim by taking steps to layer up on their security." People should call 101 or report incidents to Sussex Police online in non-urgent situations.
Anyone seeing a crime or theft in action, or in an emergency, is encouraged to dial 999..
