A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a creeper burglary at the home of an older person in south Belfast.
He was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including burglary, dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit after a car was spotted being driven erratically in North Queen Street, Belfast, at around 5am this morning.
The Kia Sportage had been stolen during an earlier creeper burglary at the home of an older person in Cranmore Park.
The car was alleged to have been driven on the wrong side of the road at high speed towards the city centre.
It was subsequently abandoned a short distance away and the two men onboard fled on foot.
Police have charged the 32-year-old man with a number of offences, including aggravated vehicle taking, taking a motor vehicle without authority and failing to stop for police. He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday 18 May). As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Detectives at Musgrave CID are appealing for witnesses to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 306 16/05/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” said a police spokesperson.