A man armed with a suspected sword threatened a woman in her 60s, demanding her car keys and money, during an aggravated burglary in the Upper Ballyboley Road area near Ballyclare.
The woman was not injured, however, she was left very shocked by the incident.
The man left in a car which was found later burnt out a short distance away.
Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information following the report of the aggravated burglary which occurred around 1am on Friday morning (June 28).
Detective Sergeant Coulter said police received a report that a man had entered a property in the Upper Ballyboley Road area armed with what was described as a sword.
Officers subsequently arrested a 20-year-old-man on suspicion of aggravated burglary and stealing; aggravated vehicle taking causing damage to the vehicle and driving while disqualified. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
“Our enquires are continuing and I want to appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, or who saw the car involved to contact detectives in Ballymena on 101, quoting reference number 112 28/6/19,” added Detective Sergeant Coulter
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.