Further to the earlier press release concerning a burglary at a house on Bowring Road, Ramsey, committed at about 7:30pm on Wednesday 17th October 2012.
 
Sergeant Andy Kneen from Ramsey Police said
 
“We are now able to say that the offenders are believed to have left a black torch at the house. The torch is described as black, made of plastic, rechargeable, with an adjustable handle.  The torch has no obvious branding. The torch has an internal battery, and needs to be charged from a mains supply. Enquiries have identified that  torches of this type have been widely sold from local petrol stations in boxes marked ‘AA’ (see photograph).
 
I would ask anyone who owns such a torch  to check it’s whereabouts. We would be very interested in hearing about  any such torch that is missing from  a home, outbuilding, or vehicle.  Likewise we would like to hear from anyone who knows someone who had such a torch, and is now without it.
 
We suspect that the focus of  the offenders was to steal alcohol from within the house; however a silver coloured Citizen Quartz Eco-drive watch was stolen during the course of the offence. Anyone offered such a watch for sale or otherwise, should please contact the Police.”  
 
The address, subject of the burglary could be described as a premises in need of significant repair, and to some, may appear unoccupied.  Do you know any person who is interested in targeting such a premises?  Do you know anyone who would be targeting alcohol, for either misuse or easy sale?  Where were they during the time of the offence?, who were they with?
 
Police, led by officers from CID, are still pursuing a number of enquiries in this case. I would ask members of the public to come forward with any information that can assist, either to directly to the Police, or anonymously via the crimestoppers number.
 
I would take this opportunity to thank all those that have assisted thus far.“

Anyone who has information about this incident should contact Police Headquarters on 631212. A reward may be payable as a result of your information.

You may also contact Isle of Man Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Crimestoppers is an independent Manx charity established to enable callers to pass information regarding criminal activity anonymously. Crimestoppers is not an agency of the Police. Crimestoppers will never ask callers for any personal details.