A masked intruder made off empty handed when he realised two people were at home in Lisburn yesterday afternoon.
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of the burglary at a property in the Hillhall Road area.
It happened just before 3.30pm.
The intruder was wearing a black face mask and it is believed he made off empty-handed, when realising the residents were at home.
A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said this has been a distressing ordeal for the two occupants.
“The intrusion happened in broad daylight and at a time when people would have been going about their daily business.
“I am appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity around that time, or who may have captured dash cam footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1180 of 15/06/21,” said the spokesperson.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.