With the onset of colder weather, the PSNI in Derry are warning householders to be on the alert for heating oil thieves.
The warning follows police receiving two reports of oil thefts in the city in the past 24 hours, both at houses at Creggan Street.
Information is being sought about a small white van seen in the area.
Mandy Monteith, the Crime Prevention Officer, said filled tanks were likely to be a target for thieves.
She added precautions to take include:
• Make it hard for intruders to access your tank
• Fit a good lock to you tank and any exterior boiler
• Check your tank regularly
• Keep a look out for suspicious activity in your neighbourhood.
Ms Monteith said detailed advice was available from your oil suppliers, or from the Crime Prevention Officer at a police station, contactable on the 101 non-emergency telephone number.
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