BOAT equipment believed to have been stolen in Sussex has been found by police.

Officers are now asking owners who were victims of any boat thefts in and around Chichester in August or September to visit a website to see if the items match those stolen.

It is suspected that some of the property was stolen from the Chichester area in August or September.

Sergeant Chris White said: "If you believe any of the items are yours, please contact Hampshire Marine Unit on 07774 684317 or PC Jackie Connors at Lyndhurst Police Station in Hampshire on 101 to make an appointment to look at the recovered property."

A 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, both from Portsmouth, have been arrested by Hampshire police officers on suspicion of going equipped for theft. They have been released on bail until December 3. Anyone with information about the thefts should call 101.

People can register property on immobilise.com to help for its safe return if recovered after being stolen. Visit www.facebook.com/chipolice