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25/01/2007
Family tied up during County Down robbery
Detectives in County Down, have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary yesterday evening when a family were tied up by thieves.
The incident happened shortly after 7pm, when the family of four adults – the parents aged in their 50s and the children aged in their 20s, were at their home in the Drumhirk Drive area of Comber, when four masked men, two of whom were armed with guns, burst into the house.
The robbers, who were all wearing gloves, then proceeded to tie the family up and demanded that they hand over money.
They remained in the house for approximately 30 minutes, before making off practically empty handed – taking with them only a set of keys.
The family were not injured during the robbery, however were left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who noticed anyone behaving suspiciously in the area around the time of the robbery, are asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 00800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The incident happened shortly after 7pm, when the family of four adults – the parents aged in their 50s and the children aged in their 20s, were at their home in the Drumhirk Drive area of Comber, when four masked men, two of whom were armed with guns, burst into the house.
The robbers, who were all wearing gloves, then proceeded to tie the family up and demanded that they hand over money.
They remained in the house for approximately 30 minutes, before making off practically empty handed – taking with them only a set of keys.
The family were not injured during the robbery, however were left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who noticed anyone behaving suspiciously in the area around the time of the robbery, are asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 00800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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