Cash stolen after burglars target Broughshane home twice in 48 hours

Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information after a house in the Broughshane area was reportedly targeted twice within 48 hours, with cash stolen during the latest break-in.

Police said entry was gained to a property in the Rathkeel Road area at around 2am on Sunday morning, 17th May, before a sum of cash was taken from inside the home.

The incident has sparked fresh concern among residents in the rural area, particularly after detectives revealed they believe the same property was also entered during the early hours of Friday, 15th May.

Police investigating links between both incidents

The PSNI confirmed enquiries are ongoing as detectives work to establish exactly what happened and whether both incidents are connected.

Detective Sergeant Macaulay said officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the area during either of the overnight incidents.

He said:

“A report was received that entry was gained to a house in the Rathkeel Road area at around two am this morning, Sunday 17th May.

“It was subsequently discovered that a sum of cash had been taken.

“It is also believed that the same property was entered at around two am on Friday 15th May.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area to get in touch.”

Appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage

Police are urging anyone who was travelling in the Rathkeel Road area during the early hours of Friday or Sunday morning to review dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage which could assist the investigation.

The incidents are likely to cause concern for householders across the wider Broughshane and Ballymena area, particularly following reports of repeat targeting at the same address.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 382 of 17/05/26.

Reports can also be submitted online using the PSNI’s non-emergency reporting form at: https://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine who was responsible and whether further incidents in the area may be linked.