Possible link between series of burglaries in Tyrone and Armagh
PSNI appeal for information after incidents at six properties
Police are probing a link between a series of burglaries across Counties Tyrone and Armagh.
Six incidents and a number of attempted burglaries were carried out last night (Monday) between 4 and 7 o’clock in the villages of Castlecaulfield, Moy, Benburb, keady and Middletown.
Detective Chief Inspector Will Tate confirmed they were “investigating a possible link” between the incidents.
In the first reported incident a resident in Castle Grove, Castlecaulfield disturbed two men at her back door, apparently trying to gain access. They ran away when they saw the woman.
While officers were attending this report, house-to-house inquiries revealed that two other properties in the area had been burgled.
Around 40 minutes later a report was received that an elderly man had been threatened by a man brandishing a screwdriver after encountering two men attempting to get into his home in the Benburb Road area of the Moy.
Reports were later received of burglaries at properties in Caramoyle in Keady and Ivy Park in Middletown which had apparently taken place while the occupants were out.
Officers investigating these incidents are also looking at a possible link with a report of a suspicious vehicle, a black Audi with two men on-board in the Monaghan Street area of Armagh at around 6.30pm.
Police want to hear from anyone with information to get in touch with the mid-Ulster CID by calling 101.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime