A cross-border manhunt is underway after a stolen automobile was halted by a Garda stinger.
The automobile, a white Seat Leon, was stolen from Derry metropolis centre at round 5.15pm on Sunday.
After being alerted to the theft, PSNI officers in Derry mounted intensive patrols, and sighted the automobile on Skeoge Link Road, being pushed in the direction of Galliagh.
The PSNI activated their blue lights and siren, nonetheless, the motive force of the automobile didn’t cease and continued on, in the direction of the border.
The PSNI alerted colleagues in An Garda Siochana.
Donegal Daily understands that the automobile was intercepted by a Roads Policing Unit in Donegal, however the driver didn’t cease and sped again in the direction of the border.
A stinger machine was deployed at Bridgend, however the occupants of the automobile fled on foot.
Enquiries are ongoing on each side of the border.
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PSNI Chief Inspector Ian Ferriby mentioned: “This is an effective instance of cross-border work with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána.
“I need to take this chance to attraction to anybody who might have captured footage of the automobile on their sprint cam to get in contact with us.
“Anyone who can help police with their enquiries is requested to name 101, quoting reference quantity 1072 of 23/08/26. Alternatively, you may submit a report on-line utilizing our non-emergency reporting kind by way of http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
“You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org”
An Garda Siochana have additionally been contacted for remark.