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Police warn against online hysteria

Suspected burglars yet again narrowly escaped the police after being disturbed at a property in Derby Square, Douglas, last night.

The men were described as 6ft in height and both wearing dark jackets, jeans and beanies - one of the men was carrying a bag.
 
Police dogs picked up the males scent but the hunt was called off after an hour of fruitless searching.
 
It was a busy night for the police, due in part to the large amount of online speculation surrounding a Seat Ibiza car and its suspected involvement in the burglaries.
 
Detective inspector Derek Flint says this type of hysteria is not helpful to anyone:
 

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