Occupants left 'shaken' following aggravated burglary in Belfast
Police are appealing for information
The occupants of a house in Belfast have been left shaken following a reported aggravated burglary in the area.
Officers says it was reported at around 8.30 last night (Friday, September 5) in the Ulsterville Avenue area. One of the suspects was armed with a screwdriver.
There were no reports of injuries.
Detective Sergeant McCallum said: “It was reported that around 8.30pm, four men gained entry to a house in the Ulsterville Avenue area via a rear door. One of the suspects was armed with a screwdriver. They were all described as being dressed in dark-coloured clothing, with hoods and balaclavas.
"There have been no reports of any injuries, and nothing has been reported as stolen at this time, however the occupants have been left shaken by the ordeal.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Ulsterville Avenue, Ulsterville Place or Belgravia Avenue around the time of this incident, and noticed any suspicious persons or vehicles. We could also appeal to anyone with dashcam, CCTV or other video footage from this area to get in touch. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1566 of 5/9/25.”
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or, alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.