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22/03/2023
Eight Armed And Masked Men Attack Home In Newtownards
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in Newtownards yesterday, Tuesday 21 March.
Shortly after 10.30am, approximately eight armed and masked men arrived at a house in the Cedar Drive area and smashed the front door using what is believed to have been crowbars and hammers.
They also smashed a number of windows on the property and also the windows of a nearby shed before forcing entry into the house and causing significant damage to the interior.
The resident, who was present at the time was uninjured, however was left badly shaken by the attack.
Detective Sergeant Westbury said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries to get in touch.
"I am also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a number of men and vehicles that were seen acting suspiciously in the nearby Mallard View area of the town to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 736 of 21/03/23.
"A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
Shortly after 10.30am, approximately eight armed and masked men arrived at a house in the Cedar Drive area and smashed the front door using what is believed to have been crowbars and hammers.
They also smashed a number of windows on the property and also the windows of a nearby shed before forcing entry into the house and causing significant damage to the interior.
The resident, who was present at the time was uninjured, however was left badly shaken by the attack.
Detective Sergeant Westbury said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries to get in touch.
"I am also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a number of men and vehicles that were seen acting suspiciously in the nearby Mallard View area of the town to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 736 of 21/03/23.
"A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
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