Cushendall: masked men 'with screwdriver' make off with cash after ransacking home

Masked men, one armed with a screwdriver, have left a Co Antrim resident ‘badly shaken’ after an aggravated burglary.

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident in Cushendall.

At approximately 8.35pm on Friday night, police attended a property in the Bellisk Drive area following a report that three masked men dressed in black clothing had entered the house.

One of the men was said to have been armed with a screwdriver.

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Cushendall. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image)placeholder image
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Cushendall. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image)

"A sum of money, jewellery and a mobile phone were stolen from the house and a number of rooms were also ransacked by the suspects who left the scene on foot,” said a police spokesperson.

"An occupant of the house was left badly shaken by what happened.

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"We would appeal to anyone who was in the area on Friday evening and noticed anything suspicious, or out of the ordinary, to make contact with police quoting reference 1585 25/10/24.

"We would also be especially keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or mobile footage of the areas during these times that we could review.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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