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31/07/2017
Man Arrested Following Car Dealership Burglary In Ballymena
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a car dealership was burgled in Ballymena.
Police were called to the Woodside Road area at around 1.40am following reports a burglary was in progress at the premises on Saturday, 29 July.
Detective Sergeant Kerry Brennan said: "Upon arrival, officers observed a male attempting to force his way out of the compound through the main gates, in two vehicles which were already on the premises.
"A Ford Kuga was used unsuccessfully first, but on his second attempt, the male forced the gates in a Volkswagon Polo car, striking a police car which was positioned outside, before making off along the Woodside Road."
Police successfully deployed a stinger device to stop the car and the man was arrested following a short pursuit. However, four officers were injured and two police cars were damaged as a result of the incident.
Detective Brennan added: "We believe at this time that the man may have been dropped off at Woodside Road and are appealing for anyone who noticed a vehicle which looked out of place in the area last night or in the early hours to contact detectives in Ballymena on 101 quoting reference number 113 29/07/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(LM)
Police were called to the Woodside Road area at around 1.40am following reports a burglary was in progress at the premises on Saturday, 29 July.
Detective Sergeant Kerry Brennan said: "Upon arrival, officers observed a male attempting to force his way out of the compound through the main gates, in two vehicles which were already on the premises.
"A Ford Kuga was used unsuccessfully first, but on his second attempt, the male forced the gates in a Volkswagon Polo car, striking a police car which was positioned outside, before making off along the Woodside Road."
Police successfully deployed a stinger device to stop the car and the man was arrested following a short pursuit. However, four officers were injured and two police cars were damaged as a result of the incident.
Detective Brennan added: "We believe at this time that the man may have been dropped off at Woodside Road and are appealing for anyone who noticed a vehicle which looked out of place in the area last night or in the early hours to contact detectives in Ballymena on 101 quoting reference number 113 29/07/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(LM)
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