Arrest following theft of fuel from Derry business premises

Police in Derry investigating the theft of fuel from business premises in the Waterside area of the city have made an arrest.  

The arrest follows a report of theft of fuel from business premises in Rossdowney Park on 23rd April.

It was reported the vehicle involved may have been used in a previous theft from the premises on 5th April. 

Sergeant Pearce said: "Subsequent enquiries by colleagues from Waterside Neighbourhood Policing Team resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old man on suspicion of two counts of theft, fraudulently altering a vehicle registration mark, and going equipped for theft. He's since been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.

"As part of our enquiries, a vehicle has also been seized.”