DETECTIVES are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the St Vincent Street area of north Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 14 September.

Detective Constable Watts said: “It was reported that, just before 2.50am, three men entered the property.

“The three, armed with shovels, rummaged through the house.

“Nothing was taken and, thankfully, no one was physically injured.

“However, this was a terrifying ordeal for the two adults and two children who were in the house at the time and who have been left badly shaken.

“It is believed the men may have made off in a black Peugeot.

“We are appealing to anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area early this morning, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 256 of 14/09/19.

“Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”