Police are investigating after commercial units were broken into and tools and televisions stolen.
Burglars who struck at Kilnwood Vale, a housing development in Faygate, near Crawley, also took gardening equipment.
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Officers said the incident happened between 1am and 7am on July 18.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to come forward – particularly anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the areas of Brewers Way, Lotts Drove, Holmbush Drive and Arun Valley Way.
"You can report it online or call 101, quoting crime reference 47240138072."
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