A PASSERBY quickly called police after spotting suspicious activity inside a house.
They saw two people in a property in Aglaia Road, Worthing, at 2.10am on Monday.
Officers attended the scene and conducted a search of the area.
Two men were arrested in nearby George V Avenue.
Melachi East, 20, of Cunningham Gardens in Bognor has been charged with burglary dwelling with intent to steal, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.
He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on February 4.
A 20-year-old man from Worthing was also arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling and theft.
He was later released on police bail until February 3.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in this area at this time should report online or call 101 quoting 71 of 06/01.”
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