POLICE are seeking this van after a number or reports of its driver looking for scrap metal and car batteries.

The van is white with “Carpets & Furniture on wheels” written on the side.

Police said the driver and his passenger have been spotted rummaging around gardens, looking for bikes, scrap metal and car batteries.

The van’s registration is BK52P2V.

It has been reported to police six times so far in February, having been seen around Newhaven, Hailsham, St Leonards and Hastings.

A spokesman added: “One specific offence linked to this van has been reported so far – the attempted theft of a car battery which was outside a house in Hythe Crescent, Seaford, on February 4.

“If you notice the van or its occupants around your area please contact the police via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 330 of 15/01.”