Christmas card cash among items stolen in spate of burglaries

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Thursday, 26 December 2019 14:24

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries on Christmas Day.

Jewellery and cash, some of which was from Christmas cards, were taken from properties in Conlig and Bangor.

Houses on Stonebridge Lane and Stonebridge Avenue in Conlig were targeted along with two properties in the Ashbury Road and Ashbury Avenue area in Bangor.

Properties on Silverbirch Road, Lord Wardens Crescent and Marlo Crescent were also targeted by intruders who gained entry by smashing glass in doors and windows.

Detective Constable Armstrong said: “Each of these incidents occurred sometime between 12pm until 7pm and I am keen to speak to anyone who was in the area and who may have noticed anything that could assist the investigation.

Please call 101, quoting reference number 890 of 25/12/19.”

Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.