CCTV images released by the business owner
A local business has appealed for information to help identify a man who was captured on CCTV attempting to break into a restaurant in Kells, Ballymena.
The incident believed to involve two men, happened in the early hours of Thursday 27 June when they attempted to force entry into the Rococo restaurant in the village.
In recent days, Rococo Kells shared CCTV footage on social media which shows a man attempting to force the door open. A restaurant spokesperson commented on the post:
“Does anyone recognise this upstanding citizen?
“He must have heard about our amazing grub and couldn’t wait until we opened again!”
After being unsuccessful in their criminal endeavours, it is understood the two men walked to the carpark by the local river and drove off towards Connor.
Commenting on the incident, a spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said:
“Police are continuing to investigate an attempted burglary at a restaurant in the Kells area last month.
“A report was received on Thursday afternoon, 27th June that sometime during the early hours of that same morning, an attempt was made to break into a restaurant premises on the Fernisky Road.
“Damage was caused to a lock and door of the restaurant – believed to have been caused by a blunt weapon. The premises was not entered, however, and nothing was taken.
“Our enquiries are continuing in relation to this report, and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have CCTV or other footage to make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1189 27/06/24.
“A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/“
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