Police are appealing for information after a man wearing a black balaclava allegedly tried to open the locked driver’s door of a car while a driver and passenger were still inside in Armagh.
The reported attempted vehicle theft happened in the The Mall area at around 9.45pm on Thursday, 1 October. Police said the man approached the car, hit its window with his hand and shouted at both occupants before trying the driver’s door.
Man reportedly left towards College Hill
The suspect was described as wearing a black balaclava and a black body warmer. He is believed to have left the area as a passenger in a white car travelling towards College Hill.
Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, saw a white car in the area or has relevant CCTV or dash-cam footage. The source does not specify the calendar year for the reported 1 October incident; police reference number 1766 01/10/26 is provided in the appeal.
How to contact police
Information can be submitted through the PSNI witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1766 01/10/26. Reports can also be made through the PSNI non-emergency reporting form at psni.police.uk/makeareport, or by calling 101.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or submit information online at crimestoppers-uk.org.