
A still image from the Ring doorbell footage
Police in Ballymena have urged members of the local community to ensure their parked vehicles are securely locked after a man was seen trying to open car doors in the Cushendall Road area of the town.
A local resident was alerted in the early hours of Monday morning (27th January) when a Ring doorbell was activated by a man who appeared to be trying cars in parked in the driveway for unlocked doors.
With both vehicles securely locked, the man can be seen making a quick exit out of the garden.
Police confirmed they received a report that a man had been trying to gain access to vehicles parked in the Cushendall Road area of Ballymena in the early hours of Monday, 27th January.
Sergeant Wilson said:
"The man was seen trying to open the doors on two vehicles around 5.15am. Officers attended the scene, but could not locate anyone matching the man's description in the area.
"We would advise the community to ensure that their vehicles are locked securely when parked.
“For more information on preventing car and vehicle theft, please visit our website here.”