Police received a report that a man was attempting to enter vehicles
A man has been arrested following a report of suspicious behaviour in the Dunmurry area on Friday night.
Officers from the Police Service’s Auto Crime Team responded to reports that a man was trying to enter cars in the Mount Eagles Park area.
When searched by police, he was found to have Class C drugs, a screwdriver and a lock knife in his possession.
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Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said: “We received a report on Friday evening, 17th October at approximately 11.40pm that a man was attempting to enter vehicles in the Mount Eagles Park area.
“Officers attended and located a man matching the description that was provided to police.
“He was searched and a quantity of Class C controlled drugs, screwdriver and lock knife were located on his possession. A number of other items were also located on him – believed to have been taken from a nearby vehicle.
“The man, aged 36, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft, possessing an article with blade or point in a public place, possession of a Class C controlled drug and theft.
“He remains in custody at this time as enquiries continue.”
Chief Inspector Cunningham reassures the local community that the PSNI take all reports of suspicious activity seriously.
He continued: “If something doesn’t look right in your area – or you notice suspicious behaviour, please report it to us immediately so we can investigate thoroughly.
“Thanks to the local community for promptly reporting this incident, our officers were able to act quickly and arrest this individual – we are grateful to them for their support with this matter.
“Anyone with information that could assist our investigation or noticed suspicious behaviour in the area is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1806 17/10/25.
“We would also be keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or mobile footage of the area shortly before the time of the report that we could review.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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