Arrests made over 2016 offences

Enquiries are continuing, say PSNI

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of over 70 offences dating back to 2016.

Officers from the Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team conducted the arrests yesterday, Tuesday, November 7.

Assisted by colleagues from local policing teams from both Fermanagh and Omagh, officers observed a suspicious vehicle travelling along the Wellington Road area of Enniskillen. The persons on board the gold coloured Renault Megane were believed to be linked to the theft of a shop at Sedan Avenue in Omagh on Tuesday, November 7, in which a number of goods were stolen from the premises.

After failing to stop, a short police pursuit ensued and the Megane came to a halt at the opposite end of the Wellington Road at around 3:50pm, only after colliding with two other vehicles. No injuries are reported.

A number of items, believed stolen from the Omagh commercial premises earlier in the day, were recovered from the vehicle.

Two men aged 36 and 26 years old and two women aged 36 and 28 were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences dating back to 2016 including 46 counts of theft, 18 counts of going equipped for theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.

All four persons are currently in police custody at this time.

Enquiries are continuing and police would continue to appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage available in relation to the road traffic collision in Enniskillen, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1219 07/11/23. Alternatively, you can report online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.