Police appeal for information after power tools, chainsaw and generator are stolen in Dervock

Police in Coleraine are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in the Knock Road area of Dervock on Tuesday (January 16).

Sergeant McCrystal said: “It was reported to police that at some time just before 6pm on Monday (15th) and 7.30am yesterday morning, a number of tools were taken from a work van parked inside a locked yard.

Police in Coleraine are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in the Knock Road area of Dervock on Tuesday, January 16. Credit NI Worldplaceholder image
Police in Coleraine are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in the Knock Road area of Dervock on Tuesday, January 16. Credit NI World

“The passenger window of the van has been forced down, causing damage to the frame, and items of significant value taken from the van, including power tools, a chainsaw and a generator which was located near a shed in the yard.

“We believe the suspect(s) involved, have accessed the yard by jumping over the gate, taking the items before making off down a back lane."Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the Knock Road area should contact police on 101, quoting 286 16/01/24, or online www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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