Residents living in the Steelstown area of Derry have been urged to ensure their properties were secure following a spate of burglaries in the area.
Sinn Fein Cllr Tony Hassan has advised all residents to ensure their doors and windows were closed and locked at night and when out during the day.
He has also urged car owners to make sure their vehicles were locked.
Cllr Hassan added: “There have been a number of break-ins in the Steelstown and Shantallow areas in the past month during which the keys of cars have been taken and items such as laptops.
“Over the summer I would also urge local people to secure all their belongings particularly in garden sheds, outhouses and garages which are easy targets for criminals.”
Cllr Hassan called on any resident who ssaw anyone acting suspiciously to contact the police straight away.
