Oil Sabotage Shocker in Ilkeston: Police Hunt Two Men Over Car Damage
Police in Ilkeston are scrambling to track down two men caught on CCTV in connection with a bizarre car sabotage. The incident happened on Sunday, October 8, outside a home on Ladywood Road.
What Happened?
The victim reported to police at 3:40pm BST that two men came to view a car he was selling. But after they left, he found oil had been poured into the vehicle’s antifreeze – a nasty move that could cause serious engine damage.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
- Officers want to speak to the men in the CCTV images as they may hold key information.
- They are keen to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious between 12:50pm and 1:30pm BST on the day of the incident.
Anyone with info should quote reference number 23*625484 when contacting the police.
How to Help
- Report via the Derbyshire Constabulary website.
- Send a private message on their Facebook page.
- Tweet or DM @DerPolContact on X.
- Call police on 101.
- Want to stay anonymous? Call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their website.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward and help catch the culprits behind this reckless car damage.
