11/06/2009

Police Appeal After Castlederg Burglaries

Detectives in Strabane are investigating two creeper style burglaries in the Castlederg area, which are believed to have occurred during the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday) morning.

Two handbag and keys to a silver Vauxhall Vectra were taken from a house in Hillview Park. The occupants woke just before 6am to find the car, registration EJZ 8674, missing. The handbags were later found discarded in a nearby wheelie bin.

Meanwhile a blue Vauxhall Calibra, registration EHZ 9266 was stolen from a property in Garag Hill. The culprits gained entry to the house in order to steal the car keys.

Police are keen for anyone who was in these areas, particularly around 4am, to contact them. They also want to speak to anyone who could trace the movements of the cars or provide information regarding their current whereabouts.

The telephone number to ring is 0845 600 8000, or contact the 'Crimestoppers' charity anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111.

(PR/JM)

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