Stolen vehicle found damaged after being driven dangerously around the Bellaghy area
A stolen vehicle was found damaged after being driven dangerously in the Bellaghy area on Sunday morning (August 9).
Police received a report around 2am of a car being driven dangerously in the Mullaghboy Road area – crashing into a field and making off at speed.
Follow up enquiries determined the vehicle had been stolen from outside a property in the same area after access was gained to a house and the car keys taken.
The damaged vehicle was later found abandoned by officers close to the junction of the Old Tyanee Road and Glenone Road at approximately 2.40am – with no one present.
Police are appealing to anyone who was in these areas shortly before 2am on Sunday and noticed anything suspicious to make contact with them.
They are also keen for anyone who has dash-cam, CCTV or other footage to contact them using the witness appeal form, quoting reference 213 09/08/26.
Alternatively, police can be contacted on the 101 number, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111,