Police in Derry have issued a creeper burglary alert in the city.
It follows a frightening incident in the city where a homeowner came face to face with a thief at their home.
“A homeowner in Grove Place disturbed a burglar around 6.45am on August 31st,” said a PSNI spokesperson.
“The male was wearing a black coat, black tracksuit bottoms and a black woolly beanie hat.”
The incident follows similar burglary attempts in Derry over the summer.
The PSNI say that in another incident a Ryobi hedge trimmer, a red Rover lawnmower, a K’archer powerwasher and astrimmer were stolen from a shed in the Cashelmore Park area sometime between 11pm on August 28th and 8am the following day.
An angle grinder, wheelbarrow and other items were also stolen from a yard on the Ardmore Road sometime between 6pm on September 1st and 7.45am the following day.
Detectives are also investigating a potentially linked break in at an outbuilding belonging to a nearby business. It is believed the suspects used a vehicle to transport the stolen items.
A yellow Ford Fiesta, registration HCZ 9243, was brunt out in the Northland Way area around 2.45am on August 30th. Two males were seen in the area at the time.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000 or a member of your local Neighbourhood Team directly – details can be found on the PSNI website. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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