Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in east Belfast last night, Wednesday 17th January. 

Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Shortly after 7.15pm, it was reported that access had been gained to a property in the Manna Grove area, via a smashed rear door at around 7pm.

“The house was searched by three masked men, while the female occupant was upstairs. It is unknown at this stage if anything was taken.

"I am appealing to anyone who may have seen three masked men in the area or any suspicious vehicles in the area at the time to contact detectives.

“Anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other footage or information that could assist enquiries to get in touch on 101 quoting reference 1525 of 17/01/24."

A report can 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 www.crimestoppers-uk.org.