Creeper style burglaries, Castlederg
10 Jun 2009
Detectives in Strabane are investigating two creeper style burglaries in the Castlederg area, which are believed to have occurred during the early hours of Wednesday morning (10th).
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.
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE
Police are asking the public to take all necessary precautions to ensure their property is safe and secure. Get into the routine of closing, locking and checking all windows and doors before leaving the house or retiring for the night. Never leave valuables out in plain view or lying close to open windows. If you spend a lot of time inthe back of your home make sure the front door and all front windows are locked. The Crime Prevention Officer is available to speak to for further advice and can be contacted on 0845 600 8000.
