Burglar alarm
Thursday, 26 January 2012
A Renault Megane which was stolen from a house in Stroanshesk Park in Ballycastle on Sunday night is removed after it was crashed on the Whitepark Road.
POLICE have said they will work 'tirelessly' to prevent burglaries following a spate of break-ins over the weekend.
Four houses were targeted by 'creeper burglars' in Ballycastle in the early hours of Sunday, with Police stating that they believe the crimes are linked. In Stroanshesk Park cigarettes were stolen when a house was broken into while in Marconi Park cigarettes along with a mobile telephone were taken.
Also in Stroanshesk Park, a Renault Megane car was stolen from a house.
It was later discovered crashed on the Whitepark Road and was removed by police. Another car, a black Volkswagen Golf was stolen during a burglarly at a house on the Whitepark Road.
A television was also stolen.
Police have called for extra vigilance from the community and want people to take steps to protect themselves from being a victim of crime.
Sergeant David Armour said: "I can offer residents my assurance that the police officers who serve this community take the issue of burglary very seriously and will be working tirelessly to prevent further occurrences and keep local people, and their homes, safe.
“Recent burglaries in the area have occurred at night time and I would encourage anyone with information regarding these crimes to bring that information to local police.
“We are especially keen to hear from anyone who notices any suspicious people or vehicles in their area.
“If you notice a suspicious vehicle, please note the registration and contact police immediately so we can check it out.
“By working together we can identify the individuals for burglaries locally, prevent them from committing further offences and make them amenable for their crimes."
Advice
A creeper burglary is when thieves enter your home to steal valuables, including the keys to your vehicle.
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