Investigation launched after burglary and car theft in North Belfast

It happened in the early hours of Saturday morning

Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Newtownabbey and a vehicle theft in North Belfast.

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a man entered a commercial premises in the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey before making off with a number of items.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A report was received at approximately 4am this morning, Saturday 22nd August, that a man had gained entry to commercial premises on the Antrim Road in Newtownabbey, smashing a window and then making off with a number of items.

"Initial enquiries identified a suspect vehicle linked to the burglary. It was later confirmed this vehicle had been stolen from outside a property on the Somerton Road area of north Belfast after access was gained to a house and the car keys taken.

"The vehicle was later found abandoned by officers on Salisbury Gardens – with no one present."Police are appealing to anyone who was in these areas around 4am this morning and noticed anything suspicious to make contact with us."We’re also keen to hear from anyone who has dash-cam, CCTV or other footage to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 201 of 22/08/26."Alternatively, you can call us on the 101 number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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