24/01/2022

Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In West Belfast

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in west Belfast.

Police have said that some time between 6:45pm and 7:07pm on Saturday 22 January, four men forced their way into a house in the Oranmore Street area. The men searched the house before fleeing the scene on foot. The occupant of the house, was not injured during the ordeal but was said to have been left "very shaken up".

Police said that their enquiries are continuing and asked anyone with any information to contact them on 101. A report can also be submitted 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 crimestoppers-uk.org/.


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