Man in his 20s arrested in relation to burglary in Co Antrim
He remains in police custody at this time.
Last updated 28th Jan 2024
Police are investigating reports of a creeper style burglary in North Belfast this morning.
A police spokesperson said: “At approximately 4.20, police received a report that sometime between 11pm and 4am, someone had gained access to a property in the Ballysillan Close area and stole the keys to a white Range Rover that was parked outside. The car was found at short time later off Plantation Drive in Lisburn."
Later, police received further reporters of two males attempting to gain access to properties in the nearby Ballantine Lane in Lisburn. PSNI officers attended the scene and a man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including burglary with intent to steal and taking a motor vehicle without authority.
He remains in police custody at this time.
Police are appealing to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 331 of 28/01/24.
A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.