Northern Ireland

Gang of youths hijack woman's car in west Belfast

Police are appealing for information on the vehicle hijacking in Albert Street in west Belfast
Police are appealing for information on the vehicle hijacking in Albert Street in west Belfast

POLICE are hunting for a gang of youths who hijacked a woman's car in west Belfast.

The woman was approached by male youths after she parked her car in the Albert Street area on Sunday shortly after 5pm.

The youths took her car keys and drove off in her blue Ford Focus.

The car was later recovered in the Fort Street area.

Detective Constable Gary Crothers said: "I would ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact detectives at Musgrave Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 886 of 20/11/16.

"Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."