GARDAI in Buncrana are
investigating the theft of three cars in Muff and
Shroove and have appealed to the public for help in
locating them.
Two vehicles were stolen in Muff in the early hours
of Saturday, May 8, one from Ard Bán and the other
from the Whitehill estate, while a vehicle stolen in
Shroove on April 30 has still not been recovered.
Superintendent William Johnston said burglars
entered homes, took the car keys and then made off
in the family cars.
“Recovering the vehicles will help us greatly in
dealing with this criminality in the east Inishowen
area,” Supt Johnston said, confirming that
additional night time Garda patrols have been put in
place to prevent further criminality in the area.
The cars stolen in Muff were a beige coloured Mini
Cooper First, registration SUI 5583, and a red
Vauxhall Cavalier, registration SJI 9136.
“We’re appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious
activity in the Muff area on Friday night/Saturday
morning to get in contact with Buncrana Garda
station on 07493 20540,” Supt Johnston said.
“Those vehicles could be parked up somewhere in
Inishowen or Derry city and we’re also appealing to
anyone who has noticed any cars fitting this
description to contact either the Garda or PSNI.
People should not approach the vehicles themselves,
but they should contact the authorities immediately.
No matter how insignificant it may appear, all
reports will be taken seriously.
“There’s a suggestion that the thefts took place
when the burglars entered the house through unlocked
windows or doors, and I would appeal to householders
be security conscious and ensure their home is
securely locked at night.”
Gardaí are also investigating the theft of a silver
coloured Ford Focus, registration SUI 1362, from
Shroove on April 30.
“This vehicle was also taken in the course of a
burglary and we believe it may now be in the Derry
area.” (Inishowen Independent) |
