Police issue descriptions of three men following Ballymena burglary

by Gráinne Connolly

Police in Ballymena have issued the descriptions of three men who may have vital information in regards to a burglary in Ballymena. 

It happened at around 1pm on Wednesday 4th of July at Chichester Park East.

It was reported at the time that three man were spotted acting suspiciously around the rear of a property in the area. 

They then forced entry through a downstairs bathroom window. 

An unknown substance was also poured on this window. 

The three men have been described as follows: 

1 - 6 foot tall, heavy build but not fat with swarthy skin and aged in his late 30's.

He's been described as wearing a white long sleeve tee shirt, plain, navy bottoms, and a baseball cap.

2 - 5 foot 10, white, stocky build with a bit of a stomach and aged in his early 40's.

He's been described as having slightly receding grey hair, short at the sides and wearing dark jeans, was apparently unkempt "dirty looking" and wearing a tee shirt. 

3 - White man, early 30's, 5 ft 10, slim build and swarthy skinned. 

He's been described as having dark hair all over, well kept and wearing a navy long sleeve jumper and a pair of jeans (well tailored), “business man” type appearance.

Police say the trio are believed to have left the scene in a silver BMW 1 Series. 

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the PSNI on 101 quoting reference number 808 04/07/18.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.