DETECTIVES are appealing for information following reports of keyless car thefts in south and east Belfast.

Detective Inspector Bell said: “Police received a report at around 2.45am on Wednesday morning, October 13, of a grey coloured BMW M4 having been stolen from a house at Royal Lodge Road in east Belfast.

“A man wearing a balaclava was seen in the vicinity of the property at the time.

“A grey coloured BMW M5 was also reported to have been taken from a house at Ishbel Mews in south Belfast sometime between 10pm on Tuesday, October 12, and 8 am on Wednesday.

“Both vehicles were taken without any access to the owner’s car keys.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who might have any information which could assist, particularly any dash cam footage, to contact us.

“Or, if you were in either of these two areas at the time, and saw any suspicious activity, we would be keen to hear from you.

“The number to call us 101, and the reference number is 118 of 13/10/21.”

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/