Four masked men searched a flat in west Belfast before making off.
A woman, aged in her 50s, who was inside at the time was not injured during the incident.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the incident which occurred on the Stewartstown Road last night (Monday 4 November) at around 9:30pm.
The four masked men called at the flat, before entering and searching a number of cupboards and drawers.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area at that time, to contact detectives in Musgrave Police Station on 101, quoting reference 693 05/11/19.
Alternatively, information can 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.