Police investigate burglaries in Larne and Carrickfergus as masked men flee with cash and jewellery
Sunday 25 October 2026
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following two burglaries in Mid and East Antrim on Saturday 24 October, during which cash and jewellery were stolen from homes in Larne and Carrickfergus.
Police are investigating the two separate incidents and have urged anyone with information or relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward.
Larne burglary discovered by homeowner
In Larne, a homeowner returned to their property in the Wyncairn Avenue area shortly before 9pm on Saturday to discover that a glass pane in the rear door had been smashed and a sum of money stolen.
Detectives believe the burglary took place sometime between 12 noon and 8.30pm.
Detective Sergeant Erskine said:
“The homeowner returned shortly before 9pm and discovered that a glass pane in the rear door had been smashed and a sum of money taken.
“It is believed entry was gained to the house in the Wyncairn Avenue area sometime between 12pm and 8.30pm.
“Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information, or who may have relevant CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, is asked to contact us using the witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1453 of 24/10/26, or by calling us on 101.”
Masked men enter Carrickfergus home
In a separate incident in Carrickfergus, police received a report at approximately 7.25pm on Saturday that two masked men wearing dark clothing had entered a house in the Ashbourne Manor area.
The men forced entry to the property before leaving a short time later with cash and jewellery, heading in the direction of Sloefield Road.
Detective Sergeant Erskine said:
“At approximately 7.25pm, police received a report that two masked men, wearing dark clothing, had entered a house in the Ashbourne Manor area.
“The men forced entry to the property, before leaving a short time later with some cash and jewellery in the direction of Sloefield Road.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 1252 24/10/26.
“You can also contact us on the non-emergency number 101.”
How to contact police
Anyone who can assist detectives with either investigation can contact police on 101 or submit information through the PSNI's online witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals.
The relevant reference numbers are:
• Larne burglary: 1453 of 24/10/26.
• Carrickfergus burglary: 1252 of 24/10/26.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
