Cash believed stolen after burglars smash patio doors and ransack Antrim home

Friday 23 October 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars smashed their way into a house in Antrim, ransacked rooms and are believed to have stolen money.

The break-in happened at a property in the Knockmoyle Drive area between 6pm and 7.40pm on Thursday 22 October, while the house was unoccupied.

Rear patio doors were smashed and items were left strewn across floors as rooms throughout the property were searched. No injuries were reported.

Police investigate suspected theft

Detective Sergeant Crothers said:

“Rear patio doors were smashed and rooms within the house were ransacked, with items strewn across the floors.

“At this time, we are continuing to make enquiries to establish what was taken. However, we believe a sum of money was stolen from the property.”

Police have not yet established the full extent of what was taken and enquiries into the burglary are continuing.

Appeal for CCTV and dash-cam footage

Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the Knockmoyle Drive area during the relevant period and may have captured footage.

Detective Sergeant Crothers said:

“We would be especially keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage of the area that we could review.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1504 22/10/26.

Information can also be submitted using the PSNI's online non-emergency reporting form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals⁠

Alternatively, anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/⁠

Police are continuing their enquiries to establish what was stolen and are urging anyone with relevant information or footage to come forward.