A house in east Belfast was ransacked on Friday afternoon while the residents were out.
The house at Orangefield Road was targeted by thieves on Friday afternoon (10 January).
Police say significant damage was caused to a rear doorway and this would have generated considerable noise.
Detectives at Musgrave CID are investigating the burglary which is believed to have occurred sometime between 2pm and 4pm.
Detective Constable Quinn is appealing to anyone who was in the area to come forward.
“Were you driving through the area of Orangefield Road, Belfast, between 2pm and 4pm? Did you see or hear anything unusual? Do you have a dashcam fitted in your vehicle? If you have any relevant footage or any other information that could help our investigation then we would be interested in speaking to you .
“Please call 101, quoting reference number 1248 of 10/01/2020,” he added.
Alternatively, 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.