13/10/2022

Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In Comber

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in the Riverside area of Comber on the evening of Wednesday 12 October.

Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Bell said: "Shortly after 11pm, we received a report that a masked man had been seen at the property armed with a sledgehammer.

"The man smashed windows and a door before gaining access to the house and causing extensive damage inside.

"He was seen leaving on foot a short time later in the direction of the Killinchy Road.

"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or to anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 2040 of 12/10/22."

Alternatively information can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

14 August 2023
64-Year-Old Arrested Over Multiple Stabbing
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of a serious assault in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Monday 14 August. At around 00:15am, it was reported that a man in his 60s had received multiple stab wounds following an assault in the Whitewell Road area.
03 January 2023
Appeal For Information On L'Derry Arson Attack
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack on a property in the Shearwater way area of L'Derry on the morning of Saturday 31 December. Detective Sergeant Gingell said: "At approximately 7.50am, we received a report that accelerant had been poured on a boarded up window and set alight.
25 July 2018
Police Appeal For Information To L'Derry Shooting Incident
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in L'Derry on Tuesday, 24 July. It is understood the incident began shortly before 7am on Monday, 25 July, when a silver Peugeot rammed a black car near the entrance to Sevenoaks.
25 May 2022
Appeal For Information On East Belfast Robbery
PSNI Detectives have issued an appeal for information following the report of a burglary in the Susan Street area of east Belfast. It has been reported that sometime between 8pm on Monday (23rd May) and 10am on Tuesday (24th May) entry had been forced in to the home via a rear window while the occupants were out.
24 January 2024
Appeal For Information On Ballyclare Jewellery Store Burglary
PSNI detectives in Ballyclare have issued an appeal for information following a report of a burglary at a jewellery store in the town centre on Tuesday 23rd January. It was reported that sometime between midnight and 6am, entry was gained to the premises on Main Street via the front shutter.