08/10/2015

Father And Son Burgled In Newtownabbey

Four masked men held a father and son in their own home and made off with a sum of cash in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

The accused forced their way into the property in the Carnreagh Bend area at around 10.30pm on Wednesday.

The father, aged 76, and son, aged 35, were held in the living room while the gang rummaged through drawers and cupboards before making off with a sum of cash.

Neither of the men were injured during the incident.

It is believed they made off in a dark coloured Volkswagen Passat.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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