PSNI: Four cars stolen overnight in County Londonderry

Police are asking drivers to be vigilant after four cars were stolen overnight on Saturday in County Londonderry.

Two were taken from Derry and two were taken from Claudy village.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland believes the two thefts in Claudy are linked and a connection to the thefts in Derry is a line of enquiry.

There was also an attempt to steal two other vehicles in the Beech Hill View area of Drumahoe.

Supt Sinead McIldowney from the PSNI said: “I want to speak directly to those involved in this treacherous activity – this needs to stop, before you kill yourself or an innocent member of the public.”

“Our officers continue to actively search for you, and we can assure the local community that, once located, we will rigorously pursue criminal justice outcomes for these offenders,” she added.

A silver Kia Venga was stolen from the Mansfield Grove, in the Cityside area.

A silver BMW 320D was taken from Clon Elagh following a burglary in which the car keys were stolen.

Meanwhile, a grey Jaguar XF was taken from the Cregglea area of Claudy and was located by gardaí (Irish police) burnt out, in Burt, County Donegal.

A black Audi Q7 was taken from the Braefield area of the village and police say was driven dangerously back and forth over the border throughout the night and into Sunday afternoon, pursued by officers from both the PSNI and An Garda Siochana, but was then found burnt out.

McIldowney said: “Those on-board drove the Audi at high speeds with no thought for the safety of other road users.

“Having your vehicle broken into or stolen can be distressing, and it can cause a lot of inconvenience if you are without it while it is being repaired or replaced.”