Police are trying to track down men suspected of stealing metal from two properties who were filmed by a security camera.
The thefts happened in Eastbourne and Heathfield over the space of four days, Sussex Police said.
The force has published pictures of the men believed to be responsible for stealing the metal.
Sussex Police said: “Do you recognise these men?
“A report was made to police on Friday 28 February that copper and metal had been taken from the garden of a property in Milton Road, Eastbourne.
“A second report was made to police concerning a similar incident at an address in Sandy Cross Lane, Heathfield, on Monday 3 March.
“We are trying to identify these men in connection with police inquiries.
“If you recognise them or may have further footage or information, we ask you to make a report to police.
“You can do this online or by calling 101, quoting reference 539 of 28/02.”