PSNI believe stolen BMW cars may have been brought to Donegal

Detectives investigating the theft of two vehicles in Strabane earlier this month believe they have been taken across the border into Donegal.

A purple BMW M4, registration number R50 0LAN, was reported stolen from Mourne Manor in the town shortly before 9am on March 4, however, detectives believe it was taken several hours earlier, at around 3am. 

Earlier that week, a white BMW X5, registration number CD0 8ETH, was reported stolen from Glenview Manor in the town shortly after 2.05am when it was seen being driven away from the area. 

Issuing a fresh appeal for information, detective sergeant Hanbidge says the two thefts may be linked.

“One line of enquiry is that both vehicles may have been taken across the border into Donegal, and we have been in touch with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána.

The purple BMW M4 was reported stolen from Mourne Manor in Strabane

 “I want to appeal to anyone who has information about these incidents to call us. I’d appeal to anyone who knows the whereabouts of the vehicles, or anyone who has been offered a similar car for sale in suspicious circumstances, to get in touch with us.” 

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and, in regard to the white BMW, quote reference number  107 of 28/02/22, and for the purple BMW, quote reference 303  of 04/03/22. The confidential Crimestoppers line can be contacted on 0800 555 111.