19/12/2022

Appeal For Information On Newtownabbey Hijacking

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a car hijacking in Newtownabbey on the morning of Sunday 18th December.

A woman was driving in the Ballycraigy Way area around 7.30am when two men wearing balaclavas came out of an alleyway and stood in front of her vehicle. They then started banging on the car asking for her mobile and keys. The back window of the car was then broken and items were stolen from the vehicle.

Inspector Barrie Jordan said: "Our investigation is underway and we would ask anyone who witnessed the hijacking or noticed any unusual activity, or has any CCTV or dash-cam footage, in the Ballycraigy Way area to contact us on 101 quoting reference 559 of 18/12/22."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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