Appeal Following Number Of Car Thefts In L'Derry

Police in L'Derry have issued a fresh appeal for information and witnesses following a number of car thefts and attempted burglaries in the Foyle Springs area of the city.

On 12th July, at around midnight, keys were reported to have been taken from a house in Lowry's Lane and a black Audi was reported stolen. On the night of the 14th July, keys were taken from a house in Glenvale Park and a black Jaguar reported stolen. On 21st July around 5.30am, a male was disturbed while trying door handles in Turasmore Park. Police later received another report of a nearby house door being tried by a male around the same time. Between the 21st and 22nd July, a vehicle in Foyle Springs was broken into and keys to another vehicle - a Silver Kia - were taken, and the Kia subsequently reported stolen. Two of the three cars - the Audi and the Jaguar - have since been recovered nearby in Sheriffs Glen and Marianus Park. The Kia has not yet been located.

Police have urged anyone with information about any of these reports which, at this time, police believe may be linked, or recalls seeing anyone acting suspiciously during these times, or may have CCTV footage which could assist their investigation, to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference number RM24045378.

A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/

Police also urge everyone to secure their properties, and cars, and keep keys and valuables secure and out of sight. If you see anything suspicious please report it to police at the time or as soon as possible.