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Out-buildings, sheds and vans have been targeted in a series of burglaries in Co Down where fuel and high-value tools have been taken, police have said.
Officers in Downpatrick are appealing for information after reports of four burglaries in Crossgar and Saintfield in November.
Sergeant Smyth said: “Initially, officers attended a report of a theft in the Ballylone Road area of Saintfield on Wednesday, 17th November shortly before 8:00pm. A check of the grounds of the property and out-buildings showed a quantity of fuel and a high-value power washer were taken.
“The second report was made on Friday, 28th November at approximately 11:30am that a van had been broken into and a large quantity of high-value tools had been stolen overnight in the Drumaghlis Road area of Crossgar.
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“A third report came in less than an hour later that the resident of a neighbouring property in the Drumaghlis Road area discovered that their shed had been broken into and ransacked. On examination, a number of high-value tools had been taken.
“The fourth report was made on Monday, 1st December around 12:30pm that a quantity of fuel and tools were stolen from out-buildings on another property on the Drumaghlis Road, this is believed to have occurred between Thursday 27th November and Monday, 1st December.
“We are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage that may be able to assist our investigation into these burglaries. Please get in contact with officers on 101 quoting reference 583 28/11/25.”