Money Stolen During Burglary at Larne Home as Police Appeal for Information
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Larne on Saturday, 24 October 2026. A rear door window was smashed at a property in Wyncairn Avenue, and money was stolen. Detectives are seeking CCTV, dash-cam and mobile phone footage.
A homeowner returned to their property in Larne shortly before 9pm on Saturday evening to discover their house had been broken into and money stolen.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) believes the burglary happened at a house in the Wyncairn Avenue area sometime between 12pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, 24 October.
Detectives have launched an investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Larne Burglary: Rear Door Window Smashed
According to police, the homeowner discovered that a glass pane in the rear door of the property had been smashed.
A sum of money had also been taken from inside the house.
Detective Sergeant Erskine confirmed that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Police have not disclosed the amount of money stolen.
Police Appeal for CCTV and Dash-Cam Footage
Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the Wyncairn Avenue area between midday and 8.30pm on Saturday.
Anyone with CCTV, doorbell camera recordings, dash-cam footage or mobile phone footage is encouraged to contact police.
The PSNI is also appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area.
How to Contact Police
Anyone with information about the Larne burglary can:
- Submit information online: PSNI Witness Appeal Form
- Telephone police: 101
- Quote reference: 1453 of 24/10/26
Further information is available through the official PSNI website.
Report Information Anonymously Through Crimestoppers
Anyone who wishes to provide information anonymously can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.
- Telephone: 0800 555 111
- Online: Crimestoppers UK
Crimestoppers allows members of the public to provide information anonymously.
In an emergency, always call 999.
Residents Encouraged to Check Security Footage
Residents and motorists who were near Wyncairn Avenue on Saturday afternoon or evening are encouraged to review any available camera recordings.
Even footage that appears insignificant could potentially assist detectives in establishing what happened.
Anyone who can help should contact police using reference 1453 of 24/10/26.
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Were you in the Wyncairn Avenue area between 12pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, 24 October? If you have information or relevant footage, please contact police.
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