A 16 year old boy has been arrested in Lurgan. He is suspected of stealing from cars across multiple streets.
A 16 year old boy has been arrested in Lurgan. He is suspected of stealing from cars across multiple streets.
Teen Arrested After Car Thefts in Lurgan, Multiple Streets Targeted
These things happened overnight between February 21st and 22nd. The incidents involved a lot of different streets.
Someone took a license and bank card; this happened on Richmount Gardens. Another car on Avondale Green lost more items, including a license, passport, meds, jewelry and an e-scooter.
Thieves stole from a car in Ashdene Park; a license and two cards disappeared. Some cars got broken into on Drumlin Drive and Monbrief Walk, though nothing got stolen from those cars.
Someone damaged a car, which also occurred on Monbrief Walk. Police arrested the 16-year-old, who is helping them with their questions now.
Police continue investigating these incidents. If you know anything about it, you can call 101 using reference number 335 from February 22, 2025.
Local councillor Mary O’Dowd spoke out and condemned these theft incidents, noting that eight vehicles got broken into and damaged, and that people have suffered losses.
She explained that families woke up to find damage, and their belongings got stolen. She mentioned that the police have a suspect and asks anyone with information to contact police.
These things happened overnight between February 21st and 22nd. The incidents involved a lot of different streets.
Someone took a license and bank card; this happened on Richmount Gardens. Another car on Avondale Green lost more items, including a license, passport, meds, jewelry and an e-scooter.
Thieves stole from a car in Ashdene Park; a license and two cards disappeared. Some cars got broken into on Drumlin Drive and Monbrief Walk, though nothing got stolen from those cars.
Someone damaged a car, which also occurred on Monbrief Walk. Police arrested the 16-year-old, who is helping them with their questions now.
Police continue investigating these incidents. If you know anything about it, you can call 101 using reference number 335 from February 22, 2025.
Local councillor Mary O’Dowd spoke out and condemned these theft incidents, noting that eight vehicles got broken into and damaged, and that people have suffered losses.
She explained that families woke up to find damage, and their belongings got stolen. She mentioned that the police have a suspect and asks anyone with information to contact police.