DETECTIVES have arrested and questioned a 13-year old in connection with a burglary in Derry’s Brandywell area.
A sum of money was stolen from a house in Southend Park yesterday, Sunday, September 6.
Police say the youth has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
However, detectives are appealing for information on a second youth seen in the area.
The break-in at Southend Park was one of a number of incidents over the weekend and across the city.
PSNI Inspector Tony Moore said two houses at Ivy Mead were burgled between 10 am on Saturday and 8 pm on Sunday.
Money was stolen from one of the houses.
In a seperate incident, money was also stolen from a house in the Gobnascale area on Saturday, September 5.
Thieves gained entry to the house at Tamneymore Park through a rear window.
Information can be given to the PSNI on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are also advising householders to lock all windows and doors in an effort to ‘Beat The Burglar’.
And if anyone spots suspicious activity near properties they are asked to call police immediately on the 101 number.