A "creeper-style" burglary in Derry and a car completely destroyed in a deliberate fire are linked, the PSNI has suggested.
Both incidents happened in Derry city overnight.
The burglary was reported in the Talbot Park area, and the car was burnt out in a field in the Rossnagalliagh area.
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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police in Derry/Londonderry are investigating a vehicle fire and a creeper-style burglary, both of which occurred in the city overnight.
"A vehicle on fire in a field in the Rossnagalliagh area was reported to police shortly before 3am this morning, Monday 12th June. The blaze has completely destroyed the vehicle, and has been ruled as deliberate ignition by the NIFRS."
The spokesperson continued: "A creeper-style burglary in the Talbot Park area was also reported this morning, during which keys to a black Vauxhall were stolen. The vehicle was also reported stolen.
"A line of enquiry is both incidents are linked, and the vehicle taken during the burglary is the same vehicle reported on fire."
The PSNI added: "Anyone who captured the movements of the black Vauxhall between Culmore Road and Rossnagalliagh between 11pm yesterday and 3am today is asked to call 101, reference 313 of 12/06/23. A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk "READ NEXT:
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