Homeowners warned to be vigilant following increase in creeper burglaries in Galliagh and Culmore areas

Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has warned people living in the Galliagh and Culmore areas to be on the alert following an increase in creeper burglaries over the past few weeks.

Cllr Duffy said: “I would like to warn residents living in the Galliagh and Culmore areas of an increase in creeper burglaries over the past few weeks.

"It’s important to advise householders to increase security around the front, back and patio doors of their properties in order to deter these criminals.

"Communities need to work through the local Community Safety Groups or Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in order to thwart these activities.

"I will be raising this with the police at the next community safety meeting."