A woman in her 70s was left distressed after two men searched her home before fleeing with a sum of money in Jordanstown.
The two men made the woman sit on the sofa while they searched her property.
Police are investigating the burglary which occurred last night (Saturday, March 16) around 7:30pm.
Inspector McCarron said police received a report around 7:45pm that the sole occupant of a house in the Jordanstown Road area went to the rear of the property, around 7:30pm, after hearing a noise.
“When the woman opened the door, two men pushed past her and into the house.
“The woman was not injured, but she has been left very distressed by what must have been a frightening ordeal for her,” said Inspector McCarron.
Police are appealing for the help of the public in tracing those responsible.
“I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area around this time and saw two males acting suspiciously, or who has information which may assist our investigation to call us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1206 of 16/03/19,” added Inspector McCarron.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.