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02/09/2019
Police Probe Spate Of L'Derry Burglaries
Police are probing five burglaries in L'Derry over the weekend which they believe may be linked.
On Saturday evening, 31 August, two homes in the Coolen Park area of Culmore were targeted, with rooms ransacked and money and jewellery stolen. These incidents took place between 5.40pm and 7.53pm.
Some 40 minutes later, police received a report of a third burglary, this time at a house in the Templegrove area of the Buncrana Road. Entry was forced to the property sometime between 11am and 7.30pm. Considerable damage was caused.
Two further reports of burglaries were made on Sunday morning, 01 September, this time at Hatmore Park and Shandon Park, also in the Buncrana Road area.
The properties were ransacked and items including money and cigarettes were stolen.
Detective Sergeant Gavin McLaughlin said: "Our investigations are at an early stage, however, at this time, we believe all five burglaries are linked and I want to appeal to anyone who was in any of these areas around the time the burglaries are believed to have occurred to get in touch with us.
"Did you see any strange vehicles in the area or any persons acting suspiciously or anything out of the ordinary? If you offered jewellery similar to that reported stolen, or cigarettes in suspicious circumstances, please call detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 1647 of 31/08/19."
Details can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Sergeant McLaughlin reminded people of the need to secure their homes against potential intruders. He added: "We are aware of the impact that burglaries can have on individual householders and how distressing it can be for someone who has been the victim of a burglary.
"I want to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to report suspicious activity to us; no matter how insignificant it may seem. The report of a suspicious vehicle, or people acting strangely in your neighbourhood, can help us to prevent and detect crime. We would like all of you to help us spread the message.
"Please ensure all houses, sheds and garages are secured, particularly during the hours of darkness. Do not keep valuables or large amounts of cash in your home, and remember, safes are able to be removed. Do not leave any tools/ladders outside which can be used to access your property. Do not answer the door during the hours of darkness unless you are expecting someone or you have a security latch and can check identity first.
"Keep an eye on your property and please report to the police any suspicious callers or vehicles. This includes cold callers or services being offered at inflated prices. If you do have CCTV systems, please ensure that they are working, and please look out for elderly/vulnerable neighbours and check on them regularly."
(JG)
On Saturday evening, 31 August, two homes in the Coolen Park area of Culmore were targeted, with rooms ransacked and money and jewellery stolen. These incidents took place between 5.40pm and 7.53pm.
Some 40 minutes later, police received a report of a third burglary, this time at a house in the Templegrove area of the Buncrana Road. Entry was forced to the property sometime between 11am and 7.30pm. Considerable damage was caused.
Two further reports of burglaries were made on Sunday morning, 01 September, this time at Hatmore Park and Shandon Park, also in the Buncrana Road area.
The properties were ransacked and items including money and cigarettes were stolen.
Detective Sergeant Gavin McLaughlin said: "Our investigations are at an early stage, however, at this time, we believe all five burglaries are linked and I want to appeal to anyone who was in any of these areas around the time the burglaries are believed to have occurred to get in touch with us.
"Did you see any strange vehicles in the area or any persons acting suspiciously or anything out of the ordinary? If you offered jewellery similar to that reported stolen, or cigarettes in suspicious circumstances, please call detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 1647 of 31/08/19."
Details can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Sergeant McLaughlin reminded people of the need to secure their homes against potential intruders. He added: "We are aware of the impact that burglaries can have on individual householders and how distressing it can be for someone who has been the victim of a burglary.
"I want to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to report suspicious activity to us; no matter how insignificant it may seem. The report of a suspicious vehicle, or people acting strangely in your neighbourhood, can help us to prevent and detect crime. We would like all of you to help us spread the message.
"Please ensure all houses, sheds and garages are secured, particularly during the hours of darkness. Do not keep valuables or large amounts of cash in your home, and remember, safes are able to be removed. Do not leave any tools/ladders outside which can be used to access your property. Do not answer the door during the hours of darkness unless you are expecting someone or you have a security latch and can check identity first.
"Keep an eye on your property and please report to the police any suspicious callers or vehicles. This includes cold callers or services being offered at inflated prices. If you do have CCTV systems, please ensure that they are working, and please look out for elderly/vulnerable neighbours and check on them regularly."
(JG)
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