Derrybeg burglary: Police appeal for information and witnesses | Newry News
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in the Derrybeg area of the city.
The burglary took place on Thursday evening, 19 October, 2023.
Detective Sergeant Dougherty explains, “Police received a report shortly after 9 pm of a break-in at a house in the Fifth Avenue area.
“A man was inside the house at around 8 pm when he heard a noise from outside and the sound of glass breaking.
“The man, aged in his 60s, went downstairs, and a pane of glass had been smashed on the kitchen door, and it was slightly open.
“He went outside and noticed the garden shed door had been forced open, and a spade was taken from it.
“No one was outside at the time.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area between 8 pm and 9 pm on Thursday, 19 October, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1855 19/10/23.”
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
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