A householder was asleep upstairs in his house in Ballymena when an intruder broke in and stole a bottle of alcohol and a number of kitchen knives.
Detectives in Larne are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of the burglary at a house on Mount Street.
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday (8 September) at approximately 5:20am when the resident was upstairs asleep.
Detective Sergeant Crothers said the resident was awakened to a noise outside his bedroom door.
“As a result of the burglary, a bottle of alcohol and a number of kitchen knives were stolen from the property.
“We are appealing for anyone with information who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or have information about the incident to contact Detectives at Larne Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 695 09/09/19.
“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111,” added the Detective Sergeant.