JCB telehandler, machinery and copper stolen in Cullybackey theft

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a JCB telehandler, other machinery and copper were stolen from a property in the Cullybackey area, with significant damage caused during the break-in.

The theft took place in the Granagh Road area on Tuesday 20 October and was reported to police at around 9.30am.

Officers who attended the scene found evidence of forced entry, with damage to an external gate, a shutter and the interior of the building.

Significant damage discovered at property

Sergeant Laverty, from Ballymena Police, said:

"We received a report at around 9.30am that a JCB tele-handler had been taken from the Granagh Road area, alongside some other pieces of machinery and copper.

“Officers attended the scene, where entry appeared to have been forced at the external gate, which sustained significant damage, along with a shutter and the interior of the building.”

Police seek CCTV and witness information

Police are continuing their enquiries and are asking anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the Granagh Road area, or who may have captured relevant footage, to come forward.

Sergeant Laverty added:

“Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone who saw anything suspicious or has with any information, including CCTV or other footage, is asked to contact police using our witness appeal form at , quoting reference 323 of 21/10/26, or to call us on 101.”

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting .

Anyone with information that could help identify those responsible or trace the stolen equipment is urged to contact police, quoting reference 323 of 21/10/26.