29/01/2020

Appeal Over Attempted Burglary In Belfast

Police are appealing for information following an attempted burglary in Belfast this morning, Wednesday 29 January.

An unknown male was seen leaving a property on Taunton Avenue at around 4.20am, sparking fear of an attempted break in.

Police attended the scene and discovered that a window had been damaged.

Detective Sergeant Eric Fairfield said: "Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 144 of 29/01/20."

Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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