Intruders have robbed a homeowner at knifepoint of a large sum of money
Police are investigating an aggravated burglary at a house on Rathkeltair Road in Downpatrick overnight.
It is understood two masked men forced their way into the property at around 11.30pm on Wednesday 18 September.
They threatened the occupant, holding him at knifepoint for over an hour and forcing him to hand over a large sum of cash.
The pair then made off on foot in the direction of Downpatrick town centre.
Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone with information regarding this crime.
They can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 74 19/09/24.
Information can also be provided online atxa0via:
www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/xa0
or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at:
Two intruders broke into a home on Rathkeltair Road in Downpatrick and forced the home owner at knifepoint to hand over a large sum of cash. (Photo: Jim Masson/Down News©.)
