Pair arrested after spate of 'high value' meat thefts across Greater Belfast

By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jan 2024, 13:34 BST
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Police have arrested two males today (Wednesday) on suspicion of multiple thefts of high value meat products across Greater Belfast.

The arrests were made after officers located a suspect moped in Tiger’s Bay.

Posting on the Police North Belfast Facebook page today (January 3), a PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are investigating over 10 reports of theft of meat from the greater south and north Belfast areas. These occurred over recent days, with each report identifying a suspect moped and two males wearing distinctive helmets.

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Officers from the PSNI's Auto Crime team located the moped in the Tiger's Bay area of north Belfast. (Pic: PSNI).Officers from the PSNI's Auto Crime team located the moped in the Tiger's Bay area of north Belfast. (Pic: PSNI).
Officers from the PSNI's Auto Crime team located the moped in the Tiger's Bay area of north Belfast. (Pic: PSNI).

“Whilst on patrol in the Tigers Bay area, officers observed the same moped being wheeled towards the rear of a house. Two suspects were detained and arrested.

“Searches uncovered the helmets and a quantity of suspected stolen meat. The moped was found to be displaying a false registration plate.

“Both males have been arrested on suspicion of numerous offences and will be interviewed.

“If any retailers recognise a similar incident having occurred at their premises, we’d encourage them to phone 101.”