A man in his 20s and a teenager have been arrested following a spate of burglaries in the Whiteabbey area of Newtownabbey.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences, including burglary and attempted burglary (dwelling).
A second man, aged 17, was arrested on suspicion of offences including burglary, attempted burglary, aggravated vehicle taking, causing damage to the vehicle, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
They have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Lyttle said the arrests follow reports of attempted burglaries and burglaries last night (Friday 17 April) and during the early hours of this morning (Saturday 18 April) in Abbeycroft Road, Glenville Road, Bleach Green Avenue, The Old Mill and O’Neill Road.
“A vehicle – a blue Seat Ibiza- was reported stolen from the Bleach Green Avenue area at around 1.30am this morning. The vehicle was later recovered in the Dargan Road area of Newtownabbbey.
“I want to appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity, or suspicious persons, in any of these areas between 10:30pm last night and 2:50am this morning to get in touch with us,” he added.
Anyone with dash cam footage is asked to come forward.
“I would urge anyone who may have captured dash cam footage they believe is of the car reported stolen to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 2441 of 17/04/20 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111,” added Detective Sergeant Lyttle.