A woman was left distressed after a gang armed with baseball bats went to the front door of a house in Ballymena and demanded money.
The incident happened in the Adair Manor area yesterday evening (Sunday 26 April) at around 7:30pm.
Detective Sergeant Lenaghan said five people, three men and two women, went to the front door of a house.
“Several of the group were armed with baseball bats.
“When the female occupant opened the door, one of the men pushed her right back into the property and demanded money. The others followed as far as the hallway.
“The suspects made off empty-handed, travelling in a grey BMW.
“The occupant, thankfully, wasn’t physically injured. She has, however, been left distressed by this cowardly and despicable act,” he said.
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward.
“We are appealing to anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area on Sunday evening, to get in touch on 101 quoting reference number 1779 of 26/04/20,” he added.
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.