Following a number of rural thefts across South Area*, the independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward.
From today, 26 June, a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Inspector Brian St Ledger said: “The theft of valuable agri-equipment and tools from independent workmen and rural businesses can seriously affect the lives and livelihoods of people in rural communities.
“We hope this cash reward will encourage those with information about recent thefts of tools, quads and other items from agricultural and rural properties and communities to tell Crimestoppers what they know, and that that information will in turn help us identify the criminals responsible.
“Crimestoppers is completely independent of the police and the reward is paid directly by the charity. They guarantee that everyone who contacts them stays 100% anonymous – your details will never be shared with police.
“This reward will be offered for a period of three months until 26 September and I would urge anyone with knowledge about these rural crimes to please get in touch with the charity by calling their 24/7 Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website Crimestoppers-uk.org ."
*South Area is made up of the policing districts of Mid Ulster, Fermanagh & Omagh, Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon and Newry, Mourne & Down.