13/10/2022

Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In Comber

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in the Riverside area of Comber on the evening of Wednesday 12 October.

Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Bell said: "Shortly after 11pm, we received a report that a masked man had been seen at the property armed with a sledgehammer.

"The man smashed windows and a door before gaining access to the house and causing extensive damage inside.

"He was seen leaving on foot a short time later in the direction of the Killinchy Road.

"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or to anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 2040 of 12/10/22."

Alternatively information can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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