After expensive power tools were stolen from a home in Craigavon, the PSNI say the robbery could be linked to others in the area recently.

Police appealed for information after the burglary which happened in Carnreagh Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning (October 27).

A PSNI spokesperson said: “At around 2:30am on Tuesday (27th October) four Bosch drills and a Dremil multi-tool were reported stolen from a garden shed at a property in Carnreagh Park.

“The suspect is reported to have worn a black coat with a light-coloured hooded top underneath, dark trousers and dark gloves.”

placeholder image — Police are appealing for information.

Constable McElhinney said: “We believe this may be linked to other reports in the area, including a report made to us Tuesday afternoon where a blue, and white and black ‘Giant ‘ mountain bike was reported stolen from an address in Drumford Meadow.

“I am appealing to anyone who is offered tools, or a bike, similar to those reported stolen for sale in suspicious circumstances, or knows of their whereabouts, to get in touch with us. I would also urge anyone who has information and may have been in the area and saw any suspicious activity to call us on 101, quoting reference number 171 of 27/10/20.”

A police spokesperson added: “A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”

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