Two men have been taken into custody following a break-in at a residential property in north Belfast during which a masked intruder threatened occupants with a knife, demanded money, and fled with cash and a vehicle.
The burglary occurred at an address in the Silverstream Drive area at around 09:10 BST on Sunday. A masked man entered the home where a woman and another man were present. He brandished a knife and demanded money from the woman before taking a sum of cash and stealing a car parked outside the property.
Although the woman sustained no physical injuries, police characterised the incident as a
terrifying ordeal.
How was the suspect traced?
Officers located the stolen vehicle after it was involved in a single-vehicle collision a short distance from the property. Following this discovery, police conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area.
What charges are being considered?
Subsequent enquiries led to the arrest of two men, aged 37 and 47, both on suspicion of aggravated burglary and other offences. Detective Sergeant Long stated that
They remain in custody at this time as enquiries continue into the investigation to determine the circumstances of exactly what happened. The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to establish the full details of the incident.
Key Facts
- The burglary took place on Sunday morning at approximately 09:10 BST in the Silverstream Drive area of north Belfast
- The suspect was masked and armed with a knife when he demanded money from a woman inside the home
- Cash and a vehicle were stolen during the incident
- The stolen car was recovered after a single-vehicle collision nearby
- Two men, aged 37 and 47, have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and remain in police custody
