Theft of car and arrests, South Belfast
03 Jun 2009
Two men were arrested following the theft of a car in South Belfast on Wednesday 3 June.
A Vauxhall car, which was believed to have been stolen, was located at 4.20am being driven at Essex Street, where it struck a police car before two male occupants made off on foot.
A short time later a male aged in his late teens and a male aged in his 20s were arrested at McClure Street and Cromwell Road.
Initial enquiries suggest that the Vauxhall was stolen from a house at Lower Ormeau in South Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday 3 June. A Ford Focus car was also stolen.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity at any of the locations or has information should contact detectives by calling 0845 600 8000, alternatively information about crime can be passed to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
