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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at business premises in St Colman's Park. Some time overnight between Tuesday, 29 January and Wednesday, 30 January entry was gained to insurance business premises and computer equipment taken.
Police are appealing to anyone who noticed any activity around the premises during this time or has information in relation to the burglary to contact them on 0845 600 8000. 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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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a creeper burglary at Forest Hills on Old Warrenpoint Road.
Around 5am on Tuesday, 29 January, entry was forced to a house and car keys were taken. A black BMW was subsequently taken from the driveway.
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Police in Newry are urging the public to be vigilant following reports of a phone scam. The advice comes following instances of people being contacted by callers who are enquiring about their finances. We would remind people to be on their guard.
If you are unsure if a caller is genuine, ask for their name and contact the company they are claiming to work for to confirm their identification before agreeing to make any sort of payment over the phone.
Under no circumstances should anyone disclose their personal details to an unauthorised person. Never disclose your PIN number to anyone - your own bank would not even ask you for your PIN number – and never disclose personal details such as your date of birth or your mother’s maiden name that could be used to access bank accounts.
BT have also issued the following advice: Unfortunately this is nothing new. In one example, fraudsters, pretending to be from various phone companies, not just BT, have called people on the pretence that there is an outstanding bill and threatening to disconnect their line immediately if they do not pay the bill straight away.
The fraudsters have been pretending to "cut off" the customer. Worried about having their line disconnected, some people have been persuaded into giving the fraudsters their bank account details. BT’s Nuisance Call Bureau has worked closely with BT security and the Police for the suspects to be investigated.
BT offers extensive information on bt.com offering a wide range of calling features, and options, aimed at protecting customer privacy. Alternatively customers can call the Nuisance Call Advice Line on 0800 661 441 and someone from BT will talk to you and advise the best course of action.
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Local Police are appealing for information following todays one vehicle accident that occurred in Ballinacraig Way in the Greenbank Industrial Estate in Newry.
The collision involving a silver Vauxhall Astra, occurred at around 3pm. Four males, aged between 16 and 27, were in the car at the time. Two males aged 17 and 18 were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
Police would ask anyone who knows anything about this incident, especially the female driver of a black Audi A3, to contact them in Ardmore Police Station on 0845 600 8000.
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Police in Newry arrested two men after counterfeit currency was used to buy a car.
On Wednesday, 23 January, the owner of a Toyota Avensis car met with a female buyer in Hill Street and exchanged the car for a sum of cash. It was subsequently discovered that the cash was counterfeit.
The female buyer was travelling in a black Nissan Primera car. Police worked to locate the two vehicles which were subsequently recovered on Thursday, 24 January in Newry and Loughgilly.
A 42 year old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation, possessing counterfeit currency, tendering counterfeit currency, theft of a vehicle and possession of drugs. A 30 year old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Both men were released on bail pending further enquiries.
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A distressed male was helped to safety by Police and local rescue teams during treacherous weather conditions at the weekend.
Over 20 highly experienced Members of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team and the National Search and Rescue Dog Association assisted during the successful rescue.
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Local Police with the support of Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership held an event on Saturday in Newtownhamilton Mart to provide advice to the farming community on ways to help prevent crimes such as the theft of trailers or farm vehicles.
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Police in Armagh are appealing for information following a hit and run road traffic collision on Meeting Street, Poyntzpass.
Some time between 8.30pm on Saturday, 19 January and 2.45am on Sunday, 20 January, damage was caused to a Peugeot 407 car, parked in a layby opposite Ye Olde Dyke Inn. The driver's door and rear passenger's door sustained damage. It is believed this was caused by another car.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or has information in relation to it to contact them in Armagh on 0845 600 8000. 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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Police in E District are reminding home owners to take steps to prevent the theft of copper and other metals from their homes, particularly new builds and empty properties.
Crime Prevention Officer, Paula Crowe said: “We are aware of burglaries where copper fittings have been stripped out of vacant houses, partially completed houses and even finished homes. As well as the value of the lost fittings, these thefts frequently lead to serious water damage to the rest of the property.
“Our advice is to secure your home as fully as possible. Home owners should ensure that all windows and doors are locked when the premises are empty and ask neighbours to keep an eye on your property if you know you are going to be away for a while.
“Landlords should check vacant properties regularly and where possible turn off the water supply and remove the tank until the property becomes occupied. Make regular checks of your rental property and ask a neighbour or someone living close by to check the doors and windows every so often.
“Construction companies should take the proper precautions and have new build sites well monitored.”
Paula added: “We would also urge residents to mark their boilers and other metals in such a way that, in the unfortunate event it is stolen and later recovered, we will be able to match it up to its rightful owner.
"There are many different products available to protect your property.
"Anti-climb paint can be used on your lead flashing. Also known as anti-vandal, anti burglar or anti-intruder paint this thick glutinous substance appears similar to smooth gloss paint however it does not dry. By applying this paint to lead flashing you are preventing would-be thieves from gaining a foothold on your property, making it practically impossible for them to steal. The paint also makes the lead less attractive to scrap metal dealers, reducing the incentive for intruders. It's also extremely difficult to remove from clothing, acting as a further deterrent. The general recommendation is that anti-climb paint be applied 2 metres above normal access height and is clearly signposted.
"SelectaDNA Grease is another material which can be used to protect your property. This substance has been specially designed to protect outdoor materials such as lead roofing and copper piping, which are particularly vulnerable to theft.
"If a thief handles marked goods, SelectaDNA Grease instantly transfers onto his or her hands and clothing. The Police can then scan suspects with UV detection equipment to locate traces of the substance.
"The grey grease is almost impossible to remove and the unique DNA code irrefutably links the perpetrator to the crime scene.
"100g of the Grease will mark approximately 25 linear metres using the 3cm wide paintbrush supplied in the kits. The coverage is based on normal operating temperatures of 18-22c. It is not recommended that the product is applied to frozen surfaces or during very cold temperatures.
"Datatag is an electronic security identification system for boilers and heating systems which enables stolen items to be readily detected, right across the UK.
"Datatag is designed to covertly and overtly mark your boilerfor life. Once thieves see the Datatag warning decals on your property they usually go looking for an easier target."
If you notice anything untoward in your neighbourhood, or see unknown vehicles outside premises or on neighbouring land in rural areas, note down any important details such as a description or vehicle registration and contact police immediately on 999. Police will follow up on your call and there is every possibility your prompt information could prevent a crime.
If you would like further crime prevention advice or information contact your local crime prevention officer on 0845 600 8000.
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