Northern Ireland

Stolen dumper truck wreaks havoc on Derry streets

<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;; ">The dumper truck, believed to have been stolen from a nearby Derry building site, was later recovered. Note this is an image of a generic dumper truck, not the exact one stolen.&nbsp;</span>
The dumper truck, believed to have been stolen from a nearby Derry building site, was later recovered. Note this is an image of a generic dumper truc The dumper truck, believed to have been stolen from a nearby Derry building site, was later recovered. Note this is an image of a generic dumper truck, not the exact one stolen. 
By Digital staff

A dumper truck was stolen and driven recklessly through streets in the Skeoge Road area of Derry last night.

Two male youths were seen driving the truck through local housing estates, including Ederowen Park, Glendale Park and Rossnagalliagh and damage had been caused to lampposts and other street furniture.

Inspector Ray Wilson said: “The truck, believed to have been stolen from a nearby building site, was later recovered.

“We are appealing to anyone who can help us identify the males driving the vehicle, or who was in the area at the time and witnessed the vehicle being driven. This was reckless behaviour, which could have had serious consequences."

“Anyone who knows anything about this incident is urged to contact police at Strand Road on the non-emergency 101, quoting reference 1227 of 05/09/17.  Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.