Woman 'badly shaken' after being threatened by masked burglars in her Ballyclare home
A woman was left badly shaken after being threatened by burglars in her Ballyclare home on Wednesday evening (October 28).
Police received a report around 9.20pm that two masked men, wearing dark clothing, had entered a house in the Springhill Meadows area.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: “The men, one of whom may have been armed with a knife, entered the property via the rear door and threatened a resident before searching the house.
"They left the property a short time later empty handed, making off in the direction of the Hillhead Road. Thankfully the resident was not injured but had been left badly shaken.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 1603 28/10/26.
“You can also contact us on the non-emergency number 101.”
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.