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| Police warn of 'creeper' thefts | Police warn of 'creeper' thefts |
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| People living in south Belfast are being warned about creeper-style burglaries. | People living in south Belfast are being warned about creeper-style burglaries. |
| The police said there has been a number of incidents recently where homes in the area have been broken into, car keys removed and vehicles stolen. | The police said there has been a number of incidents recently where homes in the area have been broken into, car keys removed and vehicles stolen. |
| Chief Inspector Trevor O'Neill urged householders to take precautions to deter burglars. | |
| "The more anti-theft devices in place, the longer it will take thieves to steal the item in question," he said. | "The more anti-theft devices in place, the longer it will take thieves to steal the item in question," he said. |
| "This increases the likelihood of these criminals being caught in the act," he said. | "This increases the likelihood of these criminals being caught in the act," he said. |