Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police

Friday 27th February 2026

Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police

Dear Residents,

Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Eastbourne Police.

Two shoplifters jailed for robberies in Eastbourne

An 18-year-old man and a 25-year-old man have been jailed following robbery spree in Eastbourne.

The pair committed multiple robberies on 27 December, from 5.11pm: Police receive a report of a robbery at Aldi in Lottbridge Drive.

Two men stole a pack of beer and bottle of alcohol, and assaulted staff. 7.20pm: Police receive a report of a robbery at Co-op in Cornfield Road. Staff were assaulted by two men stealing a pack of beer and other items. 7.48pm: Police receive a report of a robbery of a person in Lismore Road.

A 50-year-old man was dragged from his car and physically assaulted by two men who also stole his phone and jacket.

Enquiries began and officers identified the two males for the shop robberies, and speedy work by officers meant that they were located and arrested that evening (27 December) at around 8pm.

Both were arrested on suspicion of robbery and on suspicion of theft from a shop and assault of a constable executing his or her duty.

Following investigation, the duo were further arrested on suspicion of further offences on 28 December.

Read the full investigation and Court outcome here.

Vehicle seized on Willingdon Drove

As part of our regular roadside checks to tackle driver and road related offences; including the Fatal Five and document offences such as insurance, tax and MOT — officers were along Willingdon Drove earlier this week.

Officers were alerted to the pictured vehicle, where it was revealed the driver had no insurance, only held a provisional licence, and was driving without L plates; unfortunately for them all just days before their practical driving test!

The driver has been summonsed to court for the relevant offences, and their vehicle was seized under Section 165a of the RTA for no insurance.

Report driving offences to us online www.sussex.police.uk or by calling 101 - in an emergency or serious road traffic collision call 999.

Emergency closure order issued in 48 hours 

Police have secured a closure order on a flat on Whitley Road, Eastbourne, which was linked to several anti-social behaviour (ASB), disorder and drug related incidents.

The application for the closure was heard at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on the 25th February 2026, and was granted in full - as a result, the address was closed on the same day as the court hearing and will remain closed for three months.

The conditions of the closure order state that no one, including the tenant, can be in the property for the three months.

Neighbourhood Policing Officer Booth said: “Residents had been subjected to ASB and violent incidents for several months, and we hope that the effect of the closure order can now give residents much needed respite from the impact and intrusion these incidents have had on their lives”.

“We would always encourage individuals to report incidents within the local community, all of which can help build a map of crime in localised areas, and assist when handling matters such as Court closure orders, as well as our day-to-day patrols.”

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Taylor added: “We acted promptly to secure this closure order, sending a clear message that such conduct will not be tolerated - where behaviour causes significant alarm or distress to residents, we will take decisive action to safeguard our communities from harm”.

“We remain committed to responding robustly to reports of anti-social behaviour, as well as ensuring that those affected feel protected and supported”.

If anyone has any concerns or information about ASB, report to police online or call 101.

Meet your local officer events

Last few February dates. 

•Saturday 28th from 0900-0945 at The Saffrons Sports Club, Compton Place Road
•Saturday 28th from 1000-1045 at Gildredge Park, Upperton
•Saturday 28th from 1100-1145 along Framfield Way, Rodmill, outside the local shops
•Saturday 28th from 1200-1300 at WAVE, Eastbourne Sports Park, Ratton

March 2026

•Tuesday 3rd March from 1900-2000 for the Meads 3 monthly panel meeting, at the Parish Hall in Meads Street
•Wednesday 4th from 1100-1200 along Albert Parade, Old Town, outside the CO-OP
•Saturday 21st from 1100-1200 at 4 Seasons Brasserie, The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour
•Thursday 26th from 1445-1545 at Shinewater Sports Centre, Milfoil Drive

Contact us

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).  

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.  

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html