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Three vehicles stolen in south Armagh creeper burglaries

Three vehicles were stolen in two separate creeper burglaries in south Armagh.

At this stage, the incidents are not being linked but enquiries are ongoing.

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information.Burglary-crime-burglar-opening-a-door-183991278

Sometime between 9.30pm on Wednesday, December 16 and 7.45am on Thursday, two vehicles were taken from a house on Carrickcroppan Hill, Camlough.

The house was entered and keys for a grey Landrover Range Rover, reg DFZ 4, and a white Toyota Hilux, reg DFZ 484, were stolen.

The two vehicles were subsequently taken.

In another incident it is believed that a house in Ardshean, Forkhill was entered sometime between 11.30pm on Thursday, December 17 and Friday morning.

Car keys were taken and a blue Volkswagen Passat, reg NJZ 1242, was stolen.

Detective Sergeant Emme Wallace said: “At this stage we are not connecting these two incidents however our enquiries are at an early stage.

“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any activity around either area or anyone who observed these vehicles on the road . We can be contacted in Newry on 101, quoting ref 224 171215.”

If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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