A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the home of an older person in North Belfast.
Police say that shortly after 11.30am on Tuesday, it was reported that a male had called at the Crosscollyer Street property demanding money for guttering work he claimed to have done.
Detective Sergeant Will Arnott added: "When the female householder refused, the male forced his way inside. Following a brief struggle, the male made off with a purse containing cash. A suspect was detained a short time later and remains in custody at present.
"We believe that in addition to attempting to extract payment for so-called work yesterday morning, this male had also called at the address on Sunday 9 February.
"We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who was in the Crosscollyer street/Mountcollyer Street areas on either date. Please call 101, quoting reference 780 11/02/20."
