An older man has been threatened with a screwdriver after disturbing an intruder in his West Belfast home.
PSNI are investigating the aggravated burglary which happened in the Clonelly Avenue area of the city this afternoon, February 25.
Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said: “At around 1.00 pm we received a report that a short time earlier, the occupant had disturbed an unknown male inside his property.
“He was reported to have been armed with a screwdriver and threatened the victim before making off from the property with a sum of money, in a grey coloured Citroen car.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area around that time and who noticed any suspicious activity to get in touch. Please contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 780 of 25/02/20.
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.
