Burglars forced open an outbuilding and stole a quad bike and ride-on lawnmower.

Sussex Police said they are investigating after an outbuilding in Riverside, Blackboys, was broken into in September or October, with a leaf blower and grass trimmer also stolen from the property.

Officers are now searching for the stolen goods and are appealing for anyone who has seen them for sale to contact the force.

A spokesman for the force said the items including a Westwood T80 ride-on lawnmower, a red Honda TRX quad bike, a Stihl BG86 leaf blower and a Stihl FS56 grass trimmer were stolen from a property in Riverside in Blackboys, near Uckfield.

The burglary took place between September 13 and October 1.

The force spokesman said: “Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with any information about the incident – or anyone who has seen either of these items listed or offered for sale – is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting crime reference 47240192160.”