Local Crime

Two residential burglaries; and one attempted burglary have been reported in Willingdon over the past few days.

A quantity of jewellery was taken during two of the burglaries, in Broad Road. Nothing appears to have been taken during the third burglary.

Officers are investigating the three incidents and additional patrols are being carried out in the area to identify and deter any further criminal behaviour.

Members of the public are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

The following was reported to WNW by a concerned resident 4am on Thursday morning two young males were trying car door handles on driveways along Eastbourne Road (stretch between Broad Road and The Triangle). I have submitted report to SusPol and placed entry on Willingdon Community News Facebook page.

‍"I have CCTV, but image not great. A neighbour mentioned cars were also being tried along Wannock Lane recently - but I’m not sure when."

A burglary occurred on 29/06/2020 on Farmlands Way, Willingdon, whereby a garage was entered and various items stolen from within (Ref: 47200106858)

Overnight on the 13th a business address off Coppice Avenue, Willingdon was broken into when unknown suspects have smashed glass front doors to gain entry. Products from the business and cash was targeted (0211 of 13/03 relates