Video: Police arrest man after house search

The ‘MAIL’ was invited to accompany police on the search operation which swung into action shortly after 9am.

Specially trained District Support Team Officers accompanied by Reactive and Organised Crime detectives searched the home at an undisclosed location in the town, they had hoped to speak to a man at the address but he was not there.

While nothing was found during the search officers made contact with the man and asked him to make himself available to them.

An officer explained they had not searched the address earlier in the day due to the presence of young children in the home.

As the search operation was wound up and officers returned to the station they spotted the man in question and he was arrested,

Local police commandeer Chief Inspector Davy Beck said: “While there has been a welcome reduction in the number of burglaries across the District this financial year to date, we continue to see properties being entered with too many accessed through unlocked doors and windows.

“I am asking all residents and business owners to remain vigilant, lock and secure your property, look after your neighbours - particularly those who are vulnerable - and please do not let strangers into your home.”

Chief Inspector Beck continued: “Burglary remains a priority for my officers. Officers from Local Policing Teams, the District Support Team and CID are working together to bring suspects before the courts.

“Only this morning these officers conducted a search of a property in the Lurgan area as part of such an investigation. I cannot stress enough how important local information is so I am asking our communities to contact us with any information they may have about this type of crime so we can continue to work together to Keep People Safe.”

Top ten tips to beat the burglar!

1. Close and lock all doors and windows even if you are only going

out for a few minutes.

2. Leave a light on if it will be dark before you get home. Consider

security lights. To a burglar a dark house is an empty house.

3. Keep your valuables out of sight.

4. Cancel milk or other deliveries if you will be away from home.

5. Don’t leave car keys near your door, letterbox or windows.

6. Always check who is at the door. Not sure? Don’t open the door.

7. Set your alarm when going out and at night time. If you do not

have an alarm consider installing one.

8. Ask a neighbour or a friend to check your property and to remove

post from the porch/hallway.

9. Inform police if your house is to be vacant for any length of time.

10. Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked and secure ladders.