Burglary spike undermining Island's safe reputation

Officers are urging people to shop anyone acting suspiciously after three further burglaries were reported yesterday. 

 

They all took place in the Douglas and Onchan areas - Superintendent Kevin Willson says it's horrible for the victims: 

 

 

On Tuesday police exercised a warrant at a Douglas address looking for stolen items but came away empty-handed - a juvenile was also arrested yesterday in relation to a commercial burglary on New Year's Eve. 

 

Superintendent Wilson says the current problem is a "real concern" and extra resources are needed: