A family-run café had its front door smashed during a burglary.
Elie's Play Café, in Millpond Adventure Playground, Crawley, was broken into on Sunday, December 14 and multiple items were taken.
Sussex Police confirmed they attended and enquiries are ongoing.
A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Police received a report of a burglary at Elies Play Café in Collins Road, Crawley that is understood to have taken place between 2am and 3am on Sunday (December 14).
"The front door was smashed, and a number of items were taken.
"Officers attended the scene and are conducting multiple lines of enquiry in an ongoing investigation.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage is encouraged to report it to us online or by calling 101 quoting serial 283 of 14/12."
The Café launched in 2024 and provides a soft play and sensory room for the local and wider community.
It thanked customers for their support on social media following the break in, adding: "we appreciate it so much and seeing all of the positive words of encouragement has spurred us on."
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