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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a number of burglaries in the Newry area over the past week.
Sergeant Mackin said: “At approximately 5.55am on Monday, 17th June police received a report of a burglary in the Armagh Road area.
“The homeowner was woken by their dog barking and found the back door open and a quantity of cash and car keys missing.
“At approximately 6.10am, a report was received of an attempted burglary in the same area when a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, smashed the patio window of a house with a screwdriver.
“The man who was wearing a baseball cap, made off from the scene on a bicycle. A short time later, just before 7am, a third report was received that a man, also believed to be aged in his 20s, had gained entry to a house in the Daisy Hill Gardens area.
“He then made off on a bicycle in the direction of Newry City Centre with a sum of cash and a set of car keys.
“He is described as wearing a black coat, black hat, black tracksuit bottoms and black and white trainers.
“A final report was received just before 7.45am this morning, Thursday 20th June, of a creeper style burglary in the Larchmont area.
“The homeowner found the front door of the house ajar. Car keys and a car were reported stolen - and there was also a discarded bicycle at the front of the property.
“Police are investigating a possible link between the four reports.
If you have information about this incident or can help with the investigation please call police at Ardmore on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number: 263 20/06/24
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
