Residents have been called on to take “greater care” in securing their cars, homes and possessions following a recent spate of thefts from homes, garages and cars across the Ballymagroarty, Hazelbank and Cosquin areas of Derry.
The call comes from Sinn Fein Cllr Eric McGinley who said it was believed a number in a number of the break-ins, thieves were able to open unlocked doors.
Cllr McGinley said homes with PVC doors were “particularly vulnerable.”
He added: “I would appeal to residents to take extra care over the summer months whilst a lot are off on holidays and to get a neighbour to keep an eye on their home.
Be sure to check all doors and windows as often as possible and reduce the opportunities for your possessions to be stolen.
“Don’t leave items on show in cars and i would appeal particularly to Taxi drivers to remove their float from their vehicles each night.”
Cllr McGinley concluded: “The criminals involved in these break-ins and thefts only need a moment and I would urge residents to make it as difficult as possible for them to carry out these acts.”
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