PSNI make two arrests in Belfast city centre after man and woman smashed window with beer keg
Police have made two arrests after reports that a man and woman smashed the window of a business in Belfast city centre and made off with cash.
The report comes after increased reports from Belfast city centre traders about increasibly visible public drug taking, anti-social behaviour and burglaries.
A police spokesperson said that at around 4:40am today it was reported to police that a man and a woman used a nearby beer keg to smash a window of a property in the King Street area.
"They entered the business and made off with a sum of money following the incident. Damage was caused to a front window of the door of the property and the back door was lying open following the incident,” the spokesperson said.
“Officers subsequently arrested a 32 year old man and a 33 year old woman on suspicion of burglary with intent to steal. Both remain in police custody at this time, and a sum of money was recovered following the arrest.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we continue to work closely with key stakeholders and partner agencies in helping to keep the city centre safe. Police would appeal to anyone who has any information which might assist to contact using our witness appeal form at
https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 156 28/07/26, or to call us on 101."
Alternatively, police are appealing for information on Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”