Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Lisburn during which a home was ransacked.

A report of a possible ongoing burglary in the Charlestown Hall Drive area of Lisburn was reported to police at around 11pm on New Year’s Day.

Detectives believe it is linked to an earlier attempted burglary in Antrim.

Detective Inspector Keon said: "Officers attended the scene and, while there were no intruders present at the house when they arrived, it had been ransacked, with a quantity of cash taken.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Lisburn. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

placeholder image — Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Lisburn. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

"Damage was also caused to the back door of the property.

"It's believed the suspects entered the house at around 7.35pm on Thursday.

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"We also believe this incident is linked to an attempted burglary in the Randalstown Road area of Antrim earlier in the evening.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would ask that anyone with information, including dashcam, CCTV or other footage, contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1573 of 01/01/26.”