White van suspected in Creggan oil theft

Oil thieves have once again targeted homes in Derry’s Creggan area.

Sinn Féin councillor for the area, Kevin Campbell, has appealed to people to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

He was speaking earlier this evening after oil was taken from a woman's home in Carrickreagh Gardens.

Cllr Campbell said: “She got an oil fill before Christmas to tice her over the winter.

“She was a bit concerned last night when she saw a white van going up and down the street regularly.

“This morning she discovered that her oil was missing. The woman is totally distraught she saved the money up to get that oil.

“This isn't the first time oil thieves have struck as a number of months ago Creggan Heights and Rinmore Drive were targeted and oil stolen.

“They then came back a number of weeks ago to these same streets.

“They now seem to have spread out to different streets in this community so I am appealing to people to be aware and keep an eye on your neighbours and report anything suspicious.”

Cllr Campbell concluded: “This isn't just an attack on the individual it is also an attack on this community and the sooner these people are caught the better.”