Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a number of cars were damaged, and a business premises was entered in the Bangor area.

Inspector Hanna said: “We received a report on Sunday, November 3 that a business premises had been entered and vandalised during the early hours of the morning in the Balloo Avenue area.

“The suspects smashed two window panes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. A parked car was also entered.

“A second nearby business also made police aware that they had a number of cars damaged or entered.

“At this time we believed up to 12 vehicles have been tampered with. Enquiries are ongoing at this time, with CCTV and other footage being examined.

“We are keen to establish a motive and who was involved in these senseless acts of criminal damage.

“Anyone who was in the area from midnight into the early hours of the morning and noticed anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 699 03/11/24.

“A report can alternatively be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

News Catch Up: Tuesday 5th November