Police investigating two cars stolen in Co Down

One car was found later burnt out as a result of arson.

One car was found later burnt out as a result of arson.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 18th Feb 2024

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after two cars were stolen in the Carryduff area overnight.

A police spokesperson said: “Police received a report shortly before 2.25 on Sunday morning, that a white Kia Picanto and black Toyota Auris were stolen from outside a house on the Saintfield Road.

“The suspects entered the property and gained access to keys for both of the vehicles – at this time we believe nothing else was stolen from inside the house.

“At approximately 5.10 the white Kia Picanto was located on fire in the Springfield Road area of west Belfast."

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire. However, the car was completely burnt out as a result of the arson.

Later, at around 10.30 the black Toyota Auris was found abandoned in the Divismore Park area of west Belfast. Extensive damage had been caused to the vehicle.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the Saintfield Road area on Sunday morning shortly before 2.30 and noticed anything suspicious, or out of the ordinary, to make contact with them on 101, quoting reference 266 18/02/24.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/