Burglary in Ballymena: Detectives appeal for information after home ransacked

Detectives are appealing for information after a burglary at a residential property in Ballymena on Tuesday night, 30th September.

Police said the incident happened in the Shetland Gardens area of Ballykeel 2 shortly before 8.40pm, when the homeowner disturbed a group of intruders.

Detective Inspector Gallagher explained:

“We received a report that a burglary was ongoing at a residential property in the Shetland Gardens area just before 8.40pm.

“The homeowner disturbed the burglars, who made off from the scene; however the property was ransacked and a sum of cash stolen, before the windscreen of a vehicle parked at the home was smashed.”

According to police, four or five masked men gained entry to the house, one of whom may have been armed.

The group are reported to have chased the homeowner towards Dalriada Walk before fleeing in the direction of Crebilly Road.

DI Gallagher added:

“We’re thankful that the homeowner was unharmed, though shaken by his ordeal.

“We would be keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed these events, or a silver BMW being driven suspiciously in the area.”

Police Appeal

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1478 30/09/25.

Reports can also be submitted online via the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.