09/01/2026
Investigation Launches After Carryduff Burglary
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Carryduff on Thursday evening, 8 January.
The incident happened at around 7.15pm at a house in the Black Quarter Meadow area, where three men are reported to have smashed the rear patio doors to gain entry. The suspects, described as wearing all black and having local accents, searched the property before leaving empty-handed.
Two children were in the house at the time. While they were not physically injured, police say they have been left badly shaken by the incident.
Detective Sergeant Crossett said: "Entry was gained at around 7.15pm when three men smashed patio doors at the rear of the property in Black Quarter Meadow.
"The men, described as dressed all in black with local accents, searched the house but left empty handed.
"Two children were present at the time, and although they were not physically harmed or threatened, they have been left extremely frightened by this intrusion into their home.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1282 08/01/26.
"We would also ask local residents to check their CCTV or doorbell footage."
The incident happened at around 7.15pm at a house in the Black Quarter Meadow area, where three men are reported to have smashed the rear patio doors to gain entry. The suspects, described as wearing all black and having local accents, searched the property before leaving empty-handed.
Two children were in the house at the time. While they were not physically injured, police say they have been left badly shaken by the incident.
"The men, described as dressed all in black with local accents, searched the house but left empty handed.
"Two children were present at the time, and although they were not physically harmed or threatened, they have been left extremely frightened by this intrusion into their home.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1282 08/01/26.
"We would also ask local residents to check their CCTV or doorbell footage."
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