Police in south Belfast are appealing for information and witnesses after a vehicle was stolen in the Ormeau area last night, Tuesday, 21st October.

The vehicle, a pale green Hyundai i10, was taken from a carpark in Bell Towers and later involved in a collision on Rugby Avenue. 

Sergeant Horner said: "We believe the vehicle was stolen after 7.30pm, and it was involved in the collision at around 7.50pm. 

"The vehicle was driven around the Ormeau Road / Holylands area before it was later abandoned at Cooke Mews. A number of items are reported missing from the vehicle. 

"We would appeal to anyone who may have seen this car - which had a distinctive personalised number plate - or the person driving it, to contact police on  101 quoting reference 1510 21/10/25.

"You can find information on steps you can take to help prevent vehicle theft on our website, at https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/roads-and-driving/preventing-car-and-vehicle-theft” 

If you have information on this incident, you can also report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org