21/03/2016

Armed Men Ransack South Belfast Home

Three men, two armed with a crowbar and a screwdriver, have ransacked a house in south Belfast.

A 26-year-old man was in the property in Melrose Street at around 11am on Saturday at the time.

The intruders ordered the resident to place a pillow over his face and they ransacked the property.

The men left with a laptop.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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