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BMW and Range Rover spotted leaving Co Derry builder's yard burglary scene, police say

A BMW and a Range Rover were spotted leaving the scene of a burglary at a builder's yard in Co Derry on Wednesday, the PSNI has said.

The incident, on the Glen Road, Maghera at 7.25pm, was reported to the PSNI after 9pm.

A cement mixer and a new aluminium trailer were amongst the items taken.

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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police in Maghera are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary at a commercial premises at 7.25pm on Wednesday May 17th."

PSNI Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report at 9.15pm that a burglary had occurred on the Glen Road, at a builder’s yard. A number of items were stolen including a new 5’x 10’ aluminium trailer, new cement mixer, two petrol strimmers and a rock breaker.

“Two vehicles, a dark coloured Range Rover, and a charcoal grey coloured BMW X5, were spotted leaving the scene.

“Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time the burglary took place or who may have captured dashcam footage of the vehicles that can assist us to contact 101 quoting reference number 2122 17/05/23.”

Police, in a statement, added: "Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or can be made online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport."

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