A burglary suspect was arrested following a high-speed police chase.
Between October 9 and October 30 eight businesses had tools stolen from garages and storage containers.
On October 9, a garage in Hangleton Road, Hove, was burgled, and high value tools were reported stolen.
Two days later, on October 11, a workshop in Stanmer Park, Brighton, reported a similar incident.
A week later, on October 18, a business was targeted in Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling, where equipment was also stolen.
The same day, a garage in Hollingbury Rise, Brighton, was targeted with similar thefts.
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The following day, a container within a business in The Hyde, Brighton, reported having tools stolen.
On October 25, power tools were reported stolen from a business in London Road, Burgess Hill.
Four days later, on October 29, attempts were made to burgle a premises in Farm Lane, Ashtead, but the suspects were disturbed by an alarm.
The following day, on October 30, a storage container at a business in Horton Lane, Epsom, was forced open, and tools were stolen.
On November 30, officers pursued a Black Citroen Berlingo that was driving at speed and believed to be linked to the burglary reports.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle on the A23 near Albourne but the Citroen failed to stop and caused damage to multiple police vehicles.
The Citroen was located a short while later in Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, and officers arrested a 31-year-old man from Brighton nearby on suspicion of seven burglaries, one attempted burglary, criminal damage, dangerous driving, and for driving while disqualified.
He has been conditionally bailed while all enquiries are undertaken.
A force spokesman said: “We believe further suspects may be outstanding and are appealing for any information to be reported to police.
“Reports can be made online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 494 of 30/11.”
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