Police tell local residents to get burglar alarms and CCTV and doorbell cameras
Detectives are investigating recent burglaries in Newtownards and Killyleagh areas.
The burglaries occurred throughout the course of Tuesday evening, 22nd April and are being treated as potentially linked.
A police spokesperson said: “Police first received a report at approximately 10:40pm of a burglary in the South Street area of Newtownards.
“It’s understood entry was gained to the house via a door at the front of the property which had been forced.
“A number of rooms had been ransacked inside the property, and valuables have been stolen.
“A short time later at around 11:30pm we received another report of a burglary at a house in the Cross Street area of Killyleagh.
“Entry was gained by three men, armed with iron bars, through the front of the property and valuables have been stolen.
“We would encourage homeowners to make security a central part of the daily routine. Please do not keep large amounts of money at home or carry it on your person.
“Thieves have been known to employ a number of tactics to establish the routines and habits of business owners, such as following them to and from their home, place of business, wholesalers or suppliers, and even determining the frequency of trips to the bank to determine if cash deposits from the business are being kept in the home.
“Conduct regular security checks of your home and business – are doors and windows secure, is there an alarm or other security system fitted and working? If you don’t have CCTV or a doorbell camera, consider installing one. Invest in a dash-cam.
“Most importantly, if you see anything or anyone suspicious, or have any concerns that your business may be a target, contact police right away.”
“Our enquiries are continuing today into both of these reports and we are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of these areas. Please phone us on 101, quoting reference numbers 1680 and 1710 22/04/25.”
A report can also 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:
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Jewellery Stolen In Holywood Break-In
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at residential premises in the Lynwood Park area of Holywood.
Detective Sergeant Bell said: “Sometime between 3pm on Saturday 19th April and 10am on Monday 21st April, entry was gained through a window of the house and a quantity of jewellery stolen during the incident.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area during the time period of 3pm on Saturday 19th April and 10am on Monday 21st April, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 648 21/04/25. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers.”
