A NUMBER of items of gardening equipment have been stolen from a house.

An orange Eco-line wood chipper, a STIHL orange-and-white leaf blower and a black tool box were taken from the property in Sandy Lane, Framfield, near Uckfield.

The theft happened at around 3pm on Saturday, December 30 and a white car-derived van with two men inside was seen towing the wood chipper away.

One of the men was white, aged about 30, of broad build and with brown or black hair.  Detective constable Helen Kelly, of Eastbourne Investigations, said: "If anybody witnessed this incident or saw this vehicle towing the orange chipper please get in touch.

"Also, if anyone is aware of such items being sold or knows someone who has recently acquired such equipment please let us know."

Any information can be sent online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1019 of 30/12.

Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.