01/12/2006

Council equipment stolen in Londonderry

Police in Londonderry have appealed for information following the robbery of council equipment yesterday afternoon.

Shortly after 1pm, two large Dolmar 3306 leaf blowers were taken from the rear of a council lorry, which was parked in the Gregory's Park area of Bonds Hill at around 1pm.

Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the theft, anyone who may have any information in connection with it, or anyone who may have noticed a white coloured can in the area around the time of the robbery, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF)

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