Write a commentFollowing a burglary at a convenience store on Main Street, Bessbrook in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) Police have arrested Five people during a follow up patrol.
Police received a report of the burglary at the store at 4.31am. Two till trays and a sum of cash were taken. It was reported that the perpetrators made off in a red coloured car.
Officers on patrol around Newry and Mourne were made aware of the incident and police patrolling First Avenue observed a red Volkswagen Golf with its boot open at 4.57am. On closer inspection police observed a number of tools in the boot and front passenger footwell.
The front door of a nearby house was open and officers observed a male and female counting money on the kitchen table. Police entered the house and found two till trays which were identified as the trays taken in the burglary.
A search of the house was conducted and police recovered cash, power tools, a quantity of sweets and biscuits, cigars and regiatration plates.
A 17 year old male, 18 year old female, 22 year old male, 23 year old male and 31 year old male were arrested on suspicion of burglary and handling stolen goods. They are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Newry and Mourne Area Commander, Chief Inspector Davy Beck said: "I would like to praise the swift and quick thinking actions of my officers which resulted in five arrests and the recovery of cash stolen during the burglary.
Davy concluded "This is once again proof of our commitment to making Newry and Mourne a safer place for everyone to live, work and visit."
