Possible link being investigated in alcohol thefts from shops
Police are investigating a potential link between recent alcohol thefts from shops in Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler.
Officers received reports on Sunday 10th November that two men had entered premises in the Main Street and Moorlough Road areas of Lisnaskea, and a third premises in the Bridge Street area of Newtownbutler.
On each occasion bottles of alcohol were stolen by the suspects from the shops.
Police described the suspects as being aged in their 40s. One was wearing a black coat, blue jeans, black trainers and had black hair. The second man was wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and green trainers. He was bald with a beard.
Inspector Knipe said it is believed both men approached the premises in a grey-coloured vehicle.
“They entered the shop and a short time later made off in the vehicle with a number of bottles of alcohol without paying,” said Inspector Knipe.
“The same suspects may also be linked to other recent thefts in the area, and enquiries are continuing.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in any of these areas between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday 10th November and noticed anything suspicious or the men who matched these descriptions to make contact with police on 101 quoting reference 1233 10/11/24.”
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Alternatively you can provide information directly by submitting a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or by calling 101 quoting reference number 1534 04/11/24.
