Sinn Fein councillor Tina Burke
Councillor Burke said: “I would urge residents in the Grangemore, Ardgrange and Cashelmore and Lowry’s Lane areas to be vigilant. There have been a number of break-ins in the past 24 hours.
“These criminals are looking for car keys, cash, small electrical items such as laptops, mobile phones, jewellery and in some cases medication.
“I would appeal to residents if they are leaving their home for even a short space of time that they always lock their windows and doors, back gates.
“And if they have valuable garden tools and machinery that they are securely locked up at night.
“If you see suspicious activity around a neighbour’s house, particularly if there is no one at home, call the police.
“Your home or business could be next.”
