FISHING rods and other equipment worth £2,500 was stolen from a house.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a house in Douce Grove, St Leonards, which took place sometime between 8pm on Wednesday, October 22, and 8.45am on Thursday, October 23.

Three black Shimano fishing rods with a Shimano Ultegra XTB 5500 reel, a bait alarm, a green Nash 6' fishing bag, and a large fishing shelter with side panels were all stolen from the garage.

PC Max Redknap said: "The value of the stolen goods is in the region of £2,500. If you have any information about the burglary or if you see these goods being sold or have been offered these goods for sale, please get in contact with us."

Email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting 301 of 23/10. Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.