Woman and four children left distressed after aggravated burglary in Co Down.
Police are appealing for information.
Last updated 7th Apr 2024
A Co Down family has been left shaken after an aggravated burglary.
Police say it was reported that four masked men armed with a screwdriver entered the property in the Greenwood Hill area of Castlereagh at around 10.45 last night.
A police spokesperson said: A woman was alone in the property with four young children, and they were taken to an upstairs bedroom by two of the men while the other two ransacked the property.
"A quantity of jewellery was stolen, along with a tablet device, before the men made off at around 11pm. Understandably, the family were left extremely distressed by this incident."
PSNI officers are appealing for information, and are asking anyone who noticed a white Volkswagen Golf in the area, to contact them.
You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.