Ram-raid at Newry shop

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred at a shop in the Millvale Road area of Newry in the early hours of Monday 15th February.

At approximately 4.25am, it is believed that a vehicle rammed the shutters of the shop and gained entry. A number of cigarettes were taken in the burglary.

This incident is being linked to an attempted burglary at a shop in the Silverbridge Road area of Silverbridge that occurred at approximately 3.30am. Shutters of the shop were rammed but no access was gained to the premises.

Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Sergeant Emme Wallace said, “I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in these areas, or who knows anything about these incidents, to contact detectives at Ardmore Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.

She added, “Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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