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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident in the Barcroft Park area.
Around 2.45am on WEDNESDAY 14th of November, a male person, with a knife in his possession called to a house. The male resident answered and the caller demanded the resident's car. The resident refused and the male left on foot and walked further into Barcroft. The male is described as being 5ft 6in tall, of sticky build and was wearing a green and black lizard mask and hooded cape.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the male in the area or has information in relation to this incident 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 and Mourne are reminding motorists to secure their vehicles this Christmas and avoid becoming a victim of thieves.
Crime Prevention Officer, Paula Crowe said: "In the run up to Christmas more people are out and about shopping and buying presents and no one wants the festive season to be ruined by thieves and criminals.
"We are reminding the public of steps they can take to protect property in their vehicles.
"Do not leave purchases or shopping bags on display in your car. If a thief sees something of value sitting in your car then they will break in to get it.
"Always make sure your vehicle is properly locked and secured, even if leaving it for a very short time.
"Simple precautions such as closing the windows and locking the doors of your vehicle and locking valuable items in the boot of your car, or removing the face plate from your in-car stereo system you can help ensure that your valuables will be kept safe. Taking just a few moments can significantly improve your chances of not becoming a victim of this type of crime.
"Improved car security features such as alarms, immobilisers and tracking devices can also help protect your vehicle and your valuables.
"It only takes seconds to break into a car so we are also asking all residents in Newry and Mourne to be vigilant. If you see something that looks out of place or not quite right, phone us straight away."
Officers will conduct patrols in the local area during the run up to Christmas and will take details of vehicles which have been left insecure or with valuables on display. The owners of these vehicles will then be contacted with crime prevention advice.
If you would like further information or advice your local crime prevention officer can be contacted on 0845 600 8000.
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Officers from Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team visted Abbey Grammar School last week to talk to the students about slowing down and keeping themselves safe on the roads.
Five hundred pupils from both Abbey and Sacred Heart attended and watched Northern Ireland Fire Service provide a demonstration of cutting passengers out of a crashed car. The stark reality of this presentation hit home with many of the students.
Rod O'Hare, Station Commander, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said: "The road traffic collision extrication at Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar was aimed at young drivers. It provided students with an insight into the carnage that the emergency services witness all too often on our roads when people don't respect everyone's journey. We want everyone in Northern Ireland to be safe when out and about on the roads, not just during Road Safety Week but every week throughout the year.
"We all share our roads and need to respect eachother whether a driver, pedestrian or cyclist."
Constables Wilson and Evans, Newry NPT, delivered a presentation on road safety and everyone's responsibility to ensure they take steps to protect themselves on our roads.
Constable Wilson explained: "We spoke to the pupils about speed awareness, the importance of wearing a seat belt and the serious consequences of drink driving. All the young people took part in discussion and seemed to realise the importance of our messages."
Constable Evans continued: "The Slow Down event is so relevant to teenagers of this age as many of them are taking driving lessons or have just passed their driving test. We do not want to see any of these young people hurt on our roads so it is important to show them the part they have to play in ensuring their own safety."
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage on New Street.
Some time between 8.30am and 5.30pm on Monday, 12 November, a red Toyota Corolla car was broken into and paint poured over the driver's seat. The Toyota was parked to the rear of a car park on New Street, directly opposite Newry Court House.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the damage being caused 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 investigating the fatal two vehicle RTC on the Dublin Road in Newry on the morning of Wednesday 28th November are issuing a re-appeal for witnesses. 51 year old Paul Connolly from the Jonesborough area died as a result of the collision between a white Renault Traffic van and a red Nissan Micra. Police are especially keen to speak with the driver of a red coloured van who it is believed may have witnessed the collision and stopped to offer assistance at the scene.
Police would ask the driver or anyone with any information to contact them in Newry on 0845 600 8000.
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Detectives from PSNI's Serious Crime Branch and officers from Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted searches in the Derrybeg and Main Avenue areas on Thursday, 29 November as part of an investigation into dissident republican terrorist activity.
A number of items were taken away for examination and a 29 year old man was arrested and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
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Police in Newry and Mourne are reminding all motorists to take extra care on the roads as the weather turns colder and conditions become more treacherous.
Newry and Mourne Area Commander, Chief Inspector Davy Beck said: Driving too quickly for the road conditions is the one of the biggest causes of road collisions during winter.
Winter weather, the low setting sun and extended hours of darkness can all lead to treacherous driving conditions which also impact on a driver’s ability to judge distance and speed, so we all need to take even greater care on the roads.
Stopping distances increase greatly when weather conditions are poor, so slow down and leave a bigger gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Chief Inspector Beck urged all road users to check their vehicles to ensure that there are no defects. Tyres must be in good condition and meet the legal requirement of 1.6mm. A defective tyre at best could lead to a £60 fine and three penalty points on your licence, at worst it could result in catastrophic consequences.
All lights must be clean, working and correctly adjusted. Remember to use dipped headlights when driving in poor weather. Our simple advice is that if your vehicle wipers are switched on, so should your dipped headlights.
If you have fog lights, use them at times of reduced visibility, but remember it is illegal to use these lights at other times. Defective lights, or illegal use of fog lights, can result in a £30 fixed penalty notice.
Windscreen wipers should be in good condition and the washer reservoir should be regularly topped up with a good windscreen wash solution and all windows must be clear of frost before setting off. Listen to the weather and travel advice on the news and if needs be, leave extra time to ensure you and your vehicle are properly prepared for any journey.
The Area Commander went on to remind road users to make extra effort to look for children, pedestrians and cyclists, adding: Pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright clothing, reflective jackets or armbands where possible to ensure they can be seen.
"The Police will enforce the law and are determined to make Northern Ireland’s roads safer, but our role is very much secondary.
We all need to play our part in road safety, especially as it gets darker earlier. All road users must accept their responsibility to think about their actions on the roads and modify their driving to cope with winter driving.
If everyone slowed down, did not drive after drinking or taking drugs, wore a seatbelt and drove with more care and attention then fewer people would be killed or seriously injured on our roads."
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The PSNI Commander for E District, which includes Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne, would like to wish everyone a happy, safe and prosperous Christmas and would like to thank the wider community for their continued support of policing in the last year.
In a Christmas message Chief Superintendent Sam Cordner praised the public for their contribution and help in fighting crime.
He said: “With Christmas almost upon us, and a new year just around the corner, as PSNI Commander for E District I want to take this opportunity to thank you the members of this community for your support throughout 2012. Next year, we will again be calling on you to work with us as partners in the fight against crime.
"I and the officers and staff attached to E District would like to wish everyone who lives and works in the district a happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the continuing and growing widespread community support which has assisted us in disrupting criminal activity and helped us to address other issues, such as anti-social behaviour and vandalism - issues that affect the quality of peoples’ lives. I look forward to building on that support in 2013 and, through the commitment and professionalism of my officers working in partnership with the community, hope to make Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry and Mourne safer places for everyone.
"Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, including the criminal, so don’t let them cash in on your Christmas. Policing never stops and my officers will, as usual, be working through the holidays but I would ask you to help them by taking some simple precautions. Don't make your home an easy or an attractive target. Always lock doors and windows and where possible, don’t leave presents on view in your home nor indeed in your car.
"Finally I would like to say to all those who will be socialising in the district over the festive period, by all means enjoy yourself, but please act responsibly, consider other people and make sure you and your friends plan your journey to get home safe. If you are having a drink, don’t drink and drive.
"I want to wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous new year. Now, more than ever, we need to work together to meet the challenges of 2013 and beyond.”
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Police in Newry are appealing for information after two cars were damaged during the early hours of Friday morning, 23 November.
At 3.40am police received a report of a silver Volkswagen Polo on fire in a car park in New Street. NIFRS attended and extinguished the fire.
At 3.55am it was reported that the windows of a blue Renault MPV car, parked in Basin Walk, were smashed.
Police are keen to speak to a male who was in the area of Basin Walk around this time on Friday morning, 23 November. He is described as being 6ft tall, of medium build and was wearing a blue jacket with white stripes.
Police are asking this male or anyone who witnessed the cars being damaged to contact them at Ardmore Police Station 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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