Gang of masked men search house in Co Down

Police are investigating a burglary in Co Down where a group of masked men gained entry to a house and carried out a search.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Oct 2021, 15:01 BST
Police are investigating a burglary in NewtownardsPolice are investigating a burglary in Newtownards
Police are investigating a burglary in Newtownards

Nothing was reported stolen but the three occupants of the house in Balfour Street, Newtownards – two men and a woman – were left in shock as a result of the incident.

The PSNI received a report that the group of up to five men, all dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks, entered the house at around 7.45pm on Thursday evening.

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After they had searched the house the men left and went a short distance to Marquis Street where they are reported to have gotten into a silver Mercedes car and driven off at speed in the direction of Talbot Street.

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