PSNI detectives investigating recent thefts of expensive machinery and scrap metal in Donegal have made an arrest and carried out searches in the Omagh area.
Detective Inspector Michael Winters said they were made aware by An Garda Síochána of thefts in the Letterkenny area of high-value machinery, scrap metal and other items.
“It’s understood the stolen property was then transported across the border with the intention to sell on,” he said.
As part of their ongoing enquiries into these thefts, they conducted three searches on Wednesday, 29th January within the Omagh area.
“From these searches a number of suspected stolen items were recovered, as well as a significant amount of cash. Electronic devices were also seized for further forensic examination.”
One man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He was later released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we continue to work alongside An Garda Síochána with this investigation,” Det Insp Winters added.
Anyone with information that could help our enquiries or who noticed anything suspicious, including being approached by someone with suspected stolen items for resale, is asked to make contact with police on 101, quoting reference numbers 579, 628 and 21 29/01/25.”
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Alternatively, you can provide information to us directly by submitting a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
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