A woman in her 80s has had her home burgled twice in two days in west Belfast.
The most recent burglary at the Bearnagh Drive house occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning (5 April). The bedroom was ransacked and jewellery of great sentimental value was stolen.
The previous day at around 11am, the woman’s handbag containing a large sum of money, bank cards and gift vouchers were taken from the living room.
Detective Sergeant Natalie Ash said these are appalling crimes and will cause real shock to the local community.
There were no signs of forced entry to the house.
“We are doing all we can to locate the person or persons responsible and we’d appreciate the input of the local community who may be able to provide some information that could result in an arrest.
“The male suspect for the initial burglary (Monday) is described as being in his 40s with dark hair and wearing a blue jacket. He was seen getting into a small grey/silver car which was heading towards the Andersonstown Road,” said Detective Sergeant Natalie Ash.
“This has been an extremely distressing ordeal for the victim and her daughter who has been supporting her mother during this ordeal. Our investigation is underway and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have noticed any suspicious activity or this man near the Bearnagh Drive area over recent days, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 240 05/04/22.”
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/