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Police in Newry are appealing for information after a number of cars were damaged on Sunday, 16 March.
Some time between 7pm and 7.30pm five cars, parked on Dominic Street, were damaged. The damage included broken wing mirrors, cracked windscreen, dents in panels and a dent on the roof of one of the cars. The cars damaged were: a blue Ford Fiesta Titanium, a white Ford Transit, a silver Toyota, a red Toyota Aygo and a black Volkswagen Bora.
It is believed four males, aged in their late teens, were involved. All four were wearing tracksuit bottoms and hoodies and one was wearing a distinctive red hoody with white writing across it and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact them in Newry on 0845 600 8000, quoting ref: 1121160314. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Assaults on St Patrick's Day in Newry resulted in the arrests of a nineteen year old man and nineteen year old woman and a male and female youth. The alleged assaults took place in the Merchants Quay area.
At around 6pm, it was reported that a female was punched to the ground and received facial and body injuries that are not believed to be serious by two females. The female was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment for her injuries.
A male was assaulted by two males in the area and was taken to a nearby hospital for injuries that are not believed to be serious.
All four persons arrested were released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Local police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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A 49 year old man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on the morning of Wednesday 30 April.
As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the PPS.
it is believed that the charge is in relation to an arson at residential premises in St Marys Street, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 30 January.
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a robbery that occurred in the Forkhill Road area on the afternoon of Friday 4 April.
A 56 year old man was approached in the street by five men, all aged in their early 20s. One of the men was armed with a hammer and told the man to get on the ground. Another of the young men took the man's mobile phone and wallet out of his pocket. They made off with a sum of cash in a black Honda Civic.
The 56 year old man was not injured in the incident but was left shocked.
Anyone who knows anything about this incident is asked to contact CID in Ardmore Police Station on the new non-emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police are currently investigating a missing person who was last seen close to Warrenpoint Harbour on Sunday 6th April.
34 year old Khalil Fawzy is believed to have been last seen walking along the Newry Road Warrenpoint area at around 4:45pm on Sunday 6th April.
Khalil was last seen wearing dark jeans and a dark top. Khalil, or anyone who knows of his whereabouts, is asked to contact their local police station on the new non-emergency number 101.
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With the summer months approaching many homeowners will spend more time in their gardens and make use of garden furniture and equipment. This can often provide opportunities for thieves to strike and police are encouraging the public to take steps to protect their property and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Defensive planting is one way you can use your own garden to deter criminals. Hedges and prickly shrubs are just some ways you can protect vulnerable areas.
The following advice can be used to enhance your garden security:
PLANTS - If you are using plant pots buy the heaviest you can and, where possible, secure them to the ground. Expensive plants can be secured in the ground using wire and pegs around the root ball which are hidden from view when planting is complete.
GRAVEL - Thieves do not like to be heard. Crunchy gravel on the approach to the house can give away an intruder's presence.
WATER - A water feature such as a pond can form a barrier to prevent a thief getting to a vulnerable shed or house window.
FRONT GARDEN - The general rule for the front of a house is to keep boundary fences and hedges low to allow as much natural surveillance as possible from neighbours and passers by. Keep shrubs and trees well pruned to avoid any hiding places.
REAR GARDEN - The rear garden should have a secure boundary and gates which should be of sufficient height to make scaling them difficult. Hedges can provide an impenetrable boundary which offers no escape route for intruders. Prickly shrubs planted around an existing fence can also act as a deterrent for would be thieves.
DEFENSIVE PLANTING - Criminals do not like climbing through prickly plants and hedges. They know that a small item of ripped clothing or blood can help police identify them. Details of plants you can use are available in PSNI Defensive Planting crime prevention leaflet.
It is also essential to secure your sheds, outbuildings and garden property and make sure they are as well protected as your home.
Lisa Sherman, Crime Prevention Officer for Armagh and Newry, explained: "Securing your shed is vital – burglars will take advantage of any opportunity to gain easy access. Ensure that doors are solid enough not to be kicked in and fit strong closed shackle padlocks. Never leave a garage or garden shed unlocked, especially if it has a connecting door to the house – a thief could get in and work on the inner door in privacy.
"Householders should also permanently mark their belongings and keep a record of what they have stored in their shed. UV pens can be used to invisibly mark your property."
Ms Sherman continued: "Expensive toys and furniture left insecure in your garden can also provide an opportunity for thieves.
"Effective garden security includes: protecting vulnerable areas such as windows, fences, boundary walls and drainpipes; well positioned external lighting which will help to keep intruders away; and maintaining your shed in good condition.
"To make your shed secure ensure that meshes or grilles are fitted to the windows and invest in an alarm.
"Make sure that large items such as bicycles are chained together. It is much more difficult for a thief to carry away a lot of large heavy items. Ladders should be locked to a secure fixture in the shed or garage so they cannot be used to access upstairs windows.
"Valuables should be marked with your postcode and check that your household insurance policy covers garden or shed equipment and find out if any minimum security standards apply."
If you require any further crime prevention advice you can contact your crime prevention officer on the 101 non-emergency number.
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Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following the report of a robbery at a house in the Benagh Road area on Wednesday 9th April.
It was reported that shortly after midday three men called to a house in the area dressed as workmen and gained entry to the house. Once inside a suspected firearm was produced and the two occupants threatened. A search of the property was then carried out and the men left the house a short time later on foot. It is unclear what was taken at this time. Neither occupant was injured but both were left badly shaken.
Two of the men wore yellow hard hats and the third, a balaclava. One of the men was described as being around 5'6" tall with a grey moustache and was wearing a grey coloured Nike jacket.
Due to the location of the property it is believed that a vehicle may have been parked nearby to facilitate the men leaving the area.
Police would appeal to anyone that was in the area at the time and who may have noticed any suspicious activity to contact CID at Ardmore on the new non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 491090414. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a robbery on Hospital Road.
Around 2.35pm on Monday, 7 April, a 38 year old female was walking along the road when she was pushed to the ground from behind and her handbag stolen.
The male assailant ran off with her handbag up Hospital Road, towards Parkhead. He is described as being approximately 18 to 20 years old, 5ft 6in tall, of slim build with a clean shaven, swarthy complexion. He was wearing a mustard yellow hoodie.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or has information in relation to it to contact them in Newry on the 101 non-emergency number, quoting ref: 809070414.
If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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In an effort to make the phone number for non emergency incidents easier to remember the Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a new non-emergency telephone number.
Any member of the public who wants to speak to police about a non-emergency matter should now dial 101. This new number replaces the 0845 600 8000 number that has been in use for several years and will now be phased out. The new number will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Police in Newry and Mourne have joined with Newry and Mourne Police and Community Safety Partnership to promote the new number and educate the public about when they should use 101 non-emergency number and when they should use 999.
Newry and Mourne Area Commander, Chief Inspector Davy Beck, said the new non-emergency number will offer real benefits to the public and greatly simplify how people contact the Police Service.
He stated: “We have changed to the 101 number to make it easier for the public to contact us. One of the biggest benefits for people in the local community is that they will have an easy to remember number that they can call from anywhere in Northern Ireland at any time.
“I would encourage everyone to use the new 101 number which will help to free up the 999 system for genuine emergencies such as reporting a crime that is in progress, or a situation where somebody is in immediate danger.
“By making it clear when to dial 101 non-emergency and when to dial 999 we can ensure that real emergencies are dealt with appropriately resulting in a much more efficient and effective service.”
Chairman of the Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Councillor Michael Carr commented that the number was much easier for the community to remember and hoped that it would encourage more people to get in contact with the Police to report crime and antisocial behaviour.
Calls to 101 non-emergency from landlines or mobile phones* cost 15 pence, regardless of the length of time you are on the phone or the time of the day you call.
101 is a UK only Service. Callers in the Republic of Ireland, or roaming on an Irish network, can still contact Police Service of Northern Ireland on + 44 2890 650222.
*Tesco mobile and giffgaff mobile network users will not be able to dial the 101 non-emergency number. Those network users should dial 02890 650222.
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