A woman in her 70s has been left shaken after being reportedly restrained and burgled by masked men claiming to be paramilitaries.
Police say that it was reported that three masked males, wearing dark clothing, entered her home in the Creevamoy Road area of Broughshane on Tuesday December 3.
The elderly lady was allegedly restrained by one of the men while they searched her house for one hour, before making away with a sum of money.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The men, who claimed to be from a paramilitary organisation, searched the house for around an hour before leaving, by climbing a gate to the rear of the property, with a sum of money.
"The woman was not injured but left shaken following the incident.
"Detectives are investigating and would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact them in Ballymena on 101 quoting reference number 1787 03/12/2019.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
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