Police appeal after multiple burglaries in Ballymena town centre

Detectives are appealing for information following a series of burglaries targeting commercial premises in Ballymena town centre in the early hours of Saturday morning (30 August).

Detective Sergeant Marks said:

“At approximately 3:00am, it is believed that a male had broken the window of a shop front in the Broughshane Street area before entering the premises and making off with a drawer from the till.

“It is also believed the same male has entered another commercial premises in the Larne Link retail site by smashing a window before making off with till drawers and a sum of money.

“We are currently investigating a number of lines of enquiry in our efforts to identify the suspect and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anything suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist our investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 355 of 30/08/25.”

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward. Reports can also be submitted online via the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

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