A WOMAN has been threatened at knifepoint during an aggravated burglary in the New Lodge.
Shortly before 5.10am on Monday, a man had entered a flat in New Lodge Place.
A woman inside the property was awakened by the intruder who was in possession of two knives.
He took her phone and made off into the hallway where a scuffle ensued – the phone was discarded a short time later.
The suspect took the victim’s purse from the living room area where another altercation followed. He dropped one of the knives and made his way down the stairs of the building via a front door in the direction of New Lodge Road.
Detective Sergeant Long said: “Enquiries have determined the male entered the property through a rear door. He’s described as approximately 5’ 5” and was wearing all black clothing and a black beanie hat.
“Thankfully the woman was uninjured as a result of this incident, however, this would have been a terrifying ordeal.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of both areas, or who noticed suspicious behaviour. Please call us on 101, quoting reference number 132 09/11/26.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
