Crimes in Horsham District this week

Burglaries reported in the district this week

721 20/03 – Cottingham Avenue, Horsham – Between 10am and 1pm on Friday 20 March a house in Cottingham Avenue was broken in to. The suspect is believed to have gained entry by forcing open a rear patio door. Tools from an outbuilding were found inside the property. Items taken include jewellery and a set of car keys.

1032 23/03 – Church Street, Rudgwick – Distraction burglary – At approximately 4pm on Monday 23 March the elderly occupant of a house in Church Street received an unknown male caller at her door. He stated he was working at a neighbouring property and needed some money to contribute to some joint repair works. The victim went into the property to get a box containing some cash and on her return the man took the box and ran away from the scene. The suspect is described as a white man, aged 30 – 40 years old, with a round face, short fair hair and was wearing a navy jacket. The box that was stolen is described as dark brown in colour and contained cash, a pension book and bank books.

641 23/03 – Rushams Road, Horsham – Between 3pm on Monday 16 March and 12:45pm on Monday 23 March a house in Rushams Road was broken in to. The suspect is believed to have gained entry by snapping the lock on the rear door of the property. An untidy search was made of the property and some rings were taken.

1211 24/03 – Bishopric Court – At approximately 5:15pm on Tuesday 24 March the occupant of a flat in Bishopric Court found an unknown man in the hallway of their property. The man stated he had seen someone run away from the flat and then left. It is believed he was attempting to steal from the property. The intruder is described as being white, 5’ 07”, bald, of a scruffy appearance and he had a backpack with orange trim. No items were taken from the property.

1391 25/03 – Lambs Crescent, Horsham – an attempt burglary at a property in Lambs Crescent, Horsham which occurred sometime between Monday 26 January and Wednesday 25 March. The suspect is believed to have tried to gain entry by forcing open the external garage door adjoining the house but was unsuccessful in their attempt so no items have been taken.

Other Crimes/Incidents from across the Horsham District this week:

If you have seen or heard anything related to these incidents please contact  Sussex Police here, email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk, call 101 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Area	Ref	Date	Details
Horsham	0487	22/03	The Gables, Horsham Sometime between 5:30pm on Friday 20 March and 10am on Sunday 21 March an attempt has been made to force a lock securing a garden shed at a property in The Gables. No entry was gained and nothing stolen.
Billingshurst	1136	25/03	Forge Way, Billingshurst Sometime between Wednesday 25 February and 4:20pm on Wednesday 25 March a garage in a compound in Forge Way was broken into. The up and over door has been opened but no damage caused. DJ equipment has been stolen including turn tables and a mixer.
Cowfold	268	25/03	Station Road, Cowfold Sometime between 8pm on Tuesday 24 March and 7am on Wednesday 25 March four industrial units were broken into at Capons Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Station Road, Cowfold. A white Mercedes Sprinter van parked at the location was stolen. Also taken from the business units were a large quantity of power tools, various Snap On tools, Snap On tool boxes, welding equipment and chain saws. Have you been offered these for sale?
Billingshurst	108	22/03	High Street, Billingshurst At approximately 1:10am on Sunday 22 March McColl’s Newsagents in Billingshurst High Street was broken into. The suspect gained entry by smashing the front shop window and two bottles of Vodka were stolen. Were you in the area at the time? Did you see anyone leaving from the scene?
Pulborough	256	23/03	Station Approach Industrial Estate, Pulborough Intruders have attempted to break in to Hennings Wine Merchants in Station Approach Industrial Estate at approximately 8pm on Sunday 22 March. The suspects tried to gain entry to the building by smashing a hole through a brick wall at the back of the premises but were unsuccessful in gaining access. Have you seen any suspicious vehicles in the area recently?
Cowfold	238	23/03	Burnt House Lane, Cowfold A green Landrover Defender has been stolen from a business premises in Burnt House Lane between 4:30pm on Friday 20 March and 9:45am on Monday 23 March.
Pulborough	783	26/03	Batts Lane, Pulborough A lock has been broken and a shed entered at a property in Batts Lane. Two sets of golf clubs and chainsaw have been stolen.  The break in is believed to have occurred sometime between Tuesday 24 March and 2:45pm on Thursday 26 March.