The stolen dumper truck recovered by police last night
POLICE in Derry are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a vehicle in the Skeoge Road area of the city last night
Inspector Ray Wilson said: “At approximately 8:25pm it was reported that two male youths were seen driving a dumper truck in the vicinity of the Skeoge Road.
“The two males were seen driving the vehicle through local housing estates, including Ederowen Park, Glendale Park and Rossnagalliagh and damage had been caused to lampposts and other street furniture.
“The truck, believed to have been stolen from a nearby building site, was later recovered.
“We are appealing to anyone who can help us identify the males driving the vehicle, or who was in the area at the time and witnessed the vehicle being driven. This was reckless behaviour, which could have had serious consequences.
“Anyone who knows anything about this incident is urged to contact police at Strand Road on the non-emergency 101, quoting reference 1227 of 05/09/17.
“Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
Police walking the stolen dumper truck back to Strand Road police station last night
During the incident, local SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney posted a number of pictures on his Facebook page last night.
He stated: “After being moved by some young people police have caught up with the stolen dumper truck and are currently walking it from the Elaghmore Park “frying pan” to Strand Road station.”