DETECTIVES are investigating two reports of creeper style burglaries in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 20th August.

It was reported shortly after 4.15 am that car keys had been stolen from a property in the Riverdale Park East area and a blue Renault Clio was taken.

The vehicle was found shortly after 4.40 am burned out on Monagh Link.

At 4.40 am police received a report that a silver Volkswagen Beetle was taken from the Dalebrook Park area using keys which were stolen from a property.

The car was recovered undamaged in the Norglen Gardens area at 5am.

Detective Sergeant Corrigan said: “Enquiries are continuing and at this stage police are investigating a link between these incidents.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, or who may have captured footage of these vehicles on their dash cam to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 271 20/08/20.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org