Three arrested in connection with Ards Peninsula burglaries

By Q Radio News

Two men and a woman have been arrested in Belfast in connection with a series of burglaries in the Ards Peninsula earlier this month.

Scrap metal and other items were stolen in the incidents in the Kircubbin, Cloughey, Portavogie, and Donaghadee areas between the 9th and 12 of August.

The two men, aged 37 and 31 and the 45-year-old woman remain in police custody at this time. 

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Detective Sergeant Armstrong said: "We are investigating a number of burglaries and thefts at addresses in the Ballyeasborough Road, Glastry Road, Ballyhemlin Road and Ballygelagh Road areas of Kircubbin and the Killaughey Road area of Donaghadee, during which scrap metal and other items were taken.

"The two men, aged 37 and 31, and the 45-year-old woman were arrested in Belfast yesterday, Thursday, August 12, and they remain in custody, helping with enquiries.

"We are appealing for any witnesses who may have noticed any suspicious activity during the hours of darkness in the Kircubbin, Cloughey, Portavogie and Donaghadee areas between August 9 and August 12 to come forward.

"We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen a red van in the area during this timeframe.

"The number to call is 101, quoting reference 1404 of 11/08/21 if you have any information which could help with our enquiries. 

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

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