Officers hunt would-be intruders

Police are investigating two attempted burglaries in Castletown.

Late on Thursday evening (September 30) and in the early hours of Friday morning attempts were made to enter commercial properties in the Hope Street area.

Police say those responsible appeared to use a crow bar or jemmy, and a mobile phone was stolen from a vehicle.

Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious at the relevant times is asked to ring Port Erin police on 832222, or the anonymous Crimestoppers line, on 0800 555 111.