Co Antrim burglary: Door smashed and house ransacked as detectives appeal for witnesses

Sunday 1 November 2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a house was broken into and ransacked during a late-night burglary in Larne.

Police received a report at approximately 11.40pm on Saturday 31 October that entry had been gained to a property in the Heatherton Rise area.

A glass panel in a door had been smashed and the house searched by those responsible. Police have not yet established whether anything was stolen.

Police investigation ongoing

Detective Sergeant Erskine said:

“A report was received at approximately 11.40pm on Saturday 31st October that access had been gained to a property in the Heatherton Rise area.

“A glass panel in a door had been smashed, and the house ransacked.

“It is not known at this stage if anything was taken, however our enquiries are ongoing this morning to establish the circumstances of the incident.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious activity, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 2093 31/10/26.”

How to provide information

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Heatherton Rise area on Saturday night, or who has information that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact police.

Information can be provided through the following channels:

• Police: Call 101, quoting reference number 2093 31/10/26.

• Online police reporting: https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals⁠

• Crimestoppers: Call 0800 555 111 anonymously.

• Crimestoppers online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Detectives are continuing enquiries to establish the circumstances of the break-in, including whether any property was stolen, and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.