27/01/2006

Police appeal over South Belfast robbery

Police in South Belfast are appealing for information following the theft of thousands of pounds worth of equipment from a building site in South Belfast last weekend.

Items taken from the site in Derryvolgie Avenue include industrial saws, nail guns, drills and some Junckers Beech wooden flooring.

The intruders also caused a considerable amount of damage during the burglary.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area or has any information on the incident, should contact police at Musgrave station in Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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