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Time is running out for anyone wishing to claim a reward being offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers in relation to rural thefts in the South Area, which includes the Newry, Mourne and Down policing district along with Mid Ulster, Fermanagh and Omagh, and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon.
A reward of £3,500 has been available since 26 June for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of items including farm equipment, quad bikes and trade tools from local people in rural communities. The reward, offered for a period of three months, is due to expire on 26 September.
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.
"The which was offered for a period of three months will expire on 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."
