Cash taken by armed gang during burglary in Co Down

The incident took place in the New Road area around 6pm.

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with relevant information about the burglary, to contact them.

Detective Sergeant Westbury said: “It was reported at around 6pm that three men, armed with handguns, entered a property in the New Road area and left with a sum of cash.

“An investigation into the incident has been launched, and anyone who may have any information which could assist us with our enquiries is asked to contact 101, quoting reference number CW 1277 of 08/01/22, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

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