22/08/2005

Firearms stolen in Dungiven

Detectives in Limavady have appealed for information after four legally held firearms were stolen from a house at the weekend.

A BRNO .22 small bore rifle, a Lanber over and under 12 gauge shotgun, a Smith & Wesson .22 pistol, and a Beretta semi auto 12 gauge shotgun were all stolen from the property in the Cashel area of Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police say they want to hear from anyone who is offered any of the above firearms in suspicious circumstances to contact them.

They also want to hear from anyone who observed any suspicious activity in the Cashel area at the time of the incident, particularly in or around the Cashel picnic area.

Detectives can be contacted on 028 7776 6797 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(MB/SP)

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