Police in Derry arrest man acting suspiciously, checking car doors in Duncreggan area

Police in Derry have made an arrest following a report of a male acting suspiciously, checking car doors in the Duncreggan Road area of the city last night, (Thursday, June 20).

Local Policing Team officers responded to the report, made at around 11.40pm and conducted patrols of the area and located a male matching the description provided of the suspect in the initial report.

A male was subsequently arrested on suspicion of offences, and has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted.  

Sergeant Doherty said: “I want to thank the member of public who made the report to us last night, and we continue to appeal to anyone who witnesses anything unusual, or out of the ordinary, to call us as soon as possible on 101, and if it's an emergency, 999. Your information can and does make a difference." 

You can also make a report online 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