17/08/2016

Shotgun, Air Rifle And Ammunition Stolen From House In Co Antrim

Police have launched an investigation after three masked men stole a shotgun, air rifle and ammunition from a property in Larne, Co Antrim.

The incident happened at a house in the Glenburn Road area at around 2.45pm on Tuesday, 16 August.

A sum of money was also stolen.

The suspects made off in a silver Seat Leon car, registration number NHZ 8403, which was later found burnt out in the Ballyboley Road area.

It is believed the vehicle was stolen during a burglary in the Ballycoose Road area sometime between Sunday 14 August and Monday 15 August.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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