Police linking rural burglaries
Officers were called to a building in Poppinghole Lane, Robertsbridge, on Thursday September 30.
A burglar alarm had gone off at the property and when security firm Securitas went to investigate, the break in was discovered.
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Hide AdThe company made arrangements for the house to be boarded up and the home owners were contacted.
A short time later, police were called to another break in at a property in Cripps Corner Road in Staplecross
The intruder forced a lock on the rear kitchen window to get into the building.
The burglar alarm sounded and police believe this frightened the suspect away.
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Hide AdMuddy footprints were found on the kitchen sink where the would-be thief tried to get in.
Police carried out house to house enquiries and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999.