DETECTIVES in Derry are appealing for witnesses following three burglaries and an attempted burglary in the City yesterday, Friday 23 February.
It was reported that sometime between 6.30pm and 7pm entry was forced to the property in the Mount Vernon area and a sum of cash and 2 gold rings stolen.
One is a gold engagement ring with 3 small diamonds with the middle diamond missing. The other is a gold ring with a ruby centre and two pearls on either side of it.
It was reported that sometime between 7.15pm and 10.15pm entry was forced to the property in the Woodbrook area and a sum of cash and a number of items of jewellery, including 3 rings and a silver storm watch stolen.
It was reported that sometime between 7.30pm and 7.50pm entry was forced to a house in the Drummond Park area and a handbag containing cash and bank cards stolen.
It was reported that damage had been caused to the window of a house in the Portlock Place area of the city around 7.30pm following an attempt to force entry to a house.
Detective Constable Marshall said: “We are investigating a possible link between these incidents and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area around the time to contact detectives in Strand Road.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a black coloured Volkswagen Golf in the area to come forward. Anyone with information that could help with the investigation should call 101 quoting reference numbers 1143, 1174 or 1416 23/02/18.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
