'Significant damage' to property during theft of JCB tele-handler in Cullybackey

A multi-purpose lifting vehicle was stolen during a break-in at premises in the Cullybackey area on Tuesday (October 20).

An external gate and shutter at the location were also damaged during the incident.

Sergeant Laverty said: "We received a report at around 9.30am that a JCB tele-handler had been taken from the Granagh Road area, alongside some other pieces of machinery and copper.

Police can be contacted on 101. Photo (stock image): Pacemakerplaceholder image
Police can be contacted on 101. Photo (stock image): Pacemaker

“Officers attended the scene, where entry appeared to have been forced at the external gate, which sustained significant damage, along with a shutter and the interior of the building.”

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who saw anything suspicious or has information, including CCTV or other footage, is asked to contact police via the witness appeal form, quoting reference 323 of 21/10/26, or to call 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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