There has been a series of reported burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Larne area.
A number of rooms had been ransacked, and damage caused to a window at a house at Roddens Court sometime between the evening of Friday 28 July, and shortly before midday on Sunday (30 July).
A hammer and pliers had been discarded at the property, and it is believed that these had been taken from a van at another property in Roddens Court. A second vehicle at this same address was also reported to have been broken into.
A further report was received by police of an attempted burglary at a third property in Roddens Court, with damage having been caused to a window. The garage of a fourth property in Roddens Court was also entered, and a bottle of lighter fluid taken.
Detective Sergeant MacAulay said police are also investigating a further two reported burglaries in Larne, one at Dunboyne Gardens, and one at Edward Avenue.
“It was reported that sometime between 3pm on Friday 28 July, and 9am on Saturday 29 July, entry was gained to a garage at a house at Dunboyne Gardens, and damage caused to a vehicle parked inside it.
“Finally, we are investigating a report that entry was gained to a garage at a house at Edward Avenue sometime between 3pm and 4pm on Friday 29 July, during which time a man, described as being in his late 20s, of thin build, around 5ft ins in height, and with a shaved head, was seen in the vicinity. Cupboards inside the garage were reported to have been rummaged through.”
Detective Sergeant MacAulay added: “We are appealing to anyone who may have any information about any of these incidents, which we believe are linked, to call 101, and quote reference number 823 30/07/23.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.