Carrickfergus Burglary: Police Appeal After Jewellery Stolen from Home

Police are appealing for witnesses after jewellery of significant sentimental value was stolen from a house in Carrickfergus. The burglary happened in the Craigowen Road area on Monday evening, 19 October, while the property was unoccupied.

Detectives investigating a Carrickfergus burglary are appealing for information after thieves entered a house and stole jewellery with significant sentimental value to its owner.

The incident happened in the Craigowen Road area of Carrickfergus on Monday, 19 October 2026.

According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), officers received a report shortly after 8pm that a property had been entered and a quantity of jewellery stolen.

Jewellery Stolen During Carrickfergus Burglary

Police believe the burglary occurred sometime between 6.30pm and 8pm on Monday evening.

The house was unoccupied at the time of the incident.

Although police have not released a detailed description of the stolen items, they confirmed that the jewellery holds significant sentimental value for the victim.

Detectives are now seeking information that could help establish what happened and identify those responsible.

Police Appeal for CCTV and Dash-Cam Footage

Officers are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was travelling through or near Craigowen Road during the relevant period.

Anyone who noticed suspicious activity or has footage that could assist the investigation is urged to contact police.

This includes:

• CCTV footage from nearby homes or businesses.
• Dash-cam recordings from vehicles travelling through the area.
• Mobile phone footage captured between 6.30pm and 8pm.
• Information about suspicious people or vehicles seen in the area.

Even seemingly minor details could help detectives piece together the circumstances surrounding the burglary.

How to Report Information to Police

Anyone with information about the Carrickfergus burglary should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1838 19/10/26.

Information can also be provided through the PSNI online reporting service.

Alternatively, anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or submit information through the Crimestoppers website.

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Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Craigowen Road area on Monday evening is encouraged to contact police and quote reference 1838 19/10/26.