Burglars steal distinctive gold jewellery and cash during break-in at Whitehead home

Monday 19 October 2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after burglars forced their way into a house in Whitehead on Sunday evening, 18 October, stealing jewellery and cash.

The burglary happened at a property in the Brooklands Park area sometime between 5.30pm and 8pm, while the residents were away from home.

Police said rooms throughout the property had been ransacked, with a quantity of jewellery stolen, including two distinctive gold items.

Distinctive jewellery stolen

Detective Sergeant Erskine said:

“It’s believed that sometime between 5:30pm and 8pm, entry was forced to a property in the Brooklands Park area while the residents weren’t present, and the rooms ransacked.

“A quantity of jewellery was taken, including a distinctive gold necklace which featured a lion and a gold-plaited bangle, alongside cash from the victim’s wallet.

“If you’ve been offered either of these items for sale in suspicious circumstances, please contact police on 101.”

Police appeal for information

Detectives are continuing their enquiries and are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have information about the stolen property, to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Erskine added:

“Enquiries are ongoing, and detectives would appeal to anyone who might have any information which could assist to contact them using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals⁠ quoting 1495 of 18/10/26.”

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.