House ransacked during Newry aggravated burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary in Newry. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary at a property in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Saturday, January 27.

It was reported that a number of men with a shotgun ransacked a house and made off with a quantity of cash.

Officers are now looking for the public’s assistance in catching those responsible for the incident.

threatened

Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At approximately 1.50am, it was reported that approximately three or four masked and armed men, one believed to be carrying a shotgun, entered the house in the Belfast Road area and threatened the residents.

“The men ransacked the house before making off with a quantity of cash in the direction of the A1.

“The residents were uninjured however damage was caused to a window and items of furniture.

investigation

“Enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who may have any information or CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 143 of 27/01/24.”

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport