Residents in the Hatmore Park and Kylemore Park areas have been called on to ensure their homes are secure following reports of creeper burglars being active in the area.
Sinn Fein Cllr Barney O’Hagan said several residents, particularly from Hatmore, have reported last week there were two men dressed in black who were seen trying to open car doors and also back doors of houses.
He added: “This was at around 11.00pm during the middle of the week. In one incident a resident challenged the men and asked what they were doing. At this stage it was reported that a black jeep type vehicle arrived and the men got in and drove off.”
Cllr O’Hagan advised homeowners to make sure their cars were locked when parked in the drive way.
He added it was also important to keep doors locked as creeper burglars only needed a few moments to get into a house and take whatever they could get their hands on.
Cllr O’Hagan revealed he has referred this to the neighbourhood safety team.
He also asked neighbours are asked to look out for each other and to report suspicious activity.
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