Fresh appeal over theft of defibrillator in Derry city centre

The PSNI in Derry have launched a fresh appeal for information about the theft of a defibrillator in the city centre last month.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 20th Mar 2020, 16:43 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2020, 16:46 BST
PSNI appeal.PSNI appeal.
PSNI appeal.

Sometime between 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8 and 9.30 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, it was reported that a defibrillator was stolen from the area. Damage was caused to the metal casing which contained the defibrillator during the incident.

This is a piece of life saving equipment, placed there for the safety of the entire community. This was a completely reckless act, with the consequences of this theft being potentially fatal for those in need of this resource.

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Enquiries are continuing and we would ask anyone with any information to contact Police on 101, quoting reference number 1670 of 09/02/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.