Detectives in Lisburn are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a burglary in the River Road area of Boardmills.

Detective Inspector Bell said: “Sometime between 8.30pm on Wednesday 20th April and 7am today, Thursday 21st April, the garage of a property was broken into and a lawnmower, together with a quantity of tools, was stolen.

“Detectives believe that a van, or a vehicle and trailer, may have been used to transport the lawnmower away from the house, and we are appealing to anyone who may have noticed a vehicle transporting such equipment, or any suspicious activity in the area at the time, to contact us on 101 and quote reference number 281 of 21/04/22. We are also appealing to anyone who may have any dash cam footage captured to get in touch.”

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that will assist the investigation to contact us on the non-emergency number 101. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.