Two prolific burglars stole designer jewellery, antiques and high value electronic items from homes across the county.

Lewes Crown Court heard that on September 18, Lee Ash, 40, of Sydenham Hill, and Reginald Hill, 45, of Grove Park, broke into a property in Stoughton, and stole jewellery and a car key.

Later that day, the pair forced entry into two properties in nearby Bosham and stole jewellery, silver items, a TV, an Apple Mac and Apple products.

Further reports were received of break-ins and burglaries at addresses in West Dean, Bosham, and Hooe, with items of silver, jewellery, Rolex watches, and antiques clocks stolen.

Ash and Hill were both arrested on September 19 when they were stopped by officers in Kent. A search of their vehicle uncovered multiple valuable items, identified as those stolen in Sussex.

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They were charged with three counts of burglary and remanded in custody before appearing at court on the October 24, where a further three counts of burglary were added to the indictment.

They were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on October 25 to six years imprisonment each after pleading guilty to burglary at an earlier hearing.

Detective Constable Gaye Moore, of the criminal investigation team said: “This is a great result following brilliant partnership policing and investigative work and we are pleased to see this pair brought to justice.

“This sentence should act as a warning to anyone in or outside of Sussex thinking about stealing from our communities – you will be caught and dealt with.”