Police hunt gang behind Derry crime spree

POLICE in Derry are seeking a gang of travelling criminals behind a crime spree where hundreds of pounds of clothing were stolen from three stores in the city.

The gang struck first at a sports shop in the Crescent Link retail park on Saturday where three men stole several hundred pounds worth of football tops.

The thieves then targeted to a store on Ferryquay Street (pictured above) on the same day and cleared out a display of about 30 designer shirts worth about £750.

Police then received a report on Tuesday the same gang of men entered a store at Carlisle Road and stole six pairs of jeans total valued at £600.

The used a box inside a large blue Argos bag in all of the incidents.

A police spokesperson said at two of the men spoke with a Scottish accent and the gang is thought be made up of travelling criminals.

Anyone with information that can help identify the men can contact the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team at Strand Road using the 101 non-emergency number and asking for extension 57172. 

Alternatively, callers who do not wish to disclose their details can call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.