04/04/2022

Renewed Appeal For Information On Antrim Burglary

The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information on a burglary in the Ballymena Road area of Antrim, releasing a CCTV image of a man they are keen to speak to.

Detective Sergeant Ryan said: "We are sharing this CCTV image of a male who we believe may have information that can help our investigation. If anyone recognises him, please contact us by calling 101.

"This burglary happened some months ago on Saturday, 27th November 2021. At approximately 6.50pm that evening, the female victim, who is in her 80s, had challenged a male who then left the house."

After he left, the victim discovered that several rings including a gold wedding band, an engagement ring and an eternity ring were missing from her jewellery box.

Detective Ryan continued: "This has been an extremely distressing ordeal for the victim and our enquiries are continuing. We are appealing for anyone with information or who recognises the man in this CCTV image to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1647 27/11/21."

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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