Two men steal cash after demanding payment for roof repairs at Castlewellan home

Police are appealing for information after two men entered a property in Castlewellan, County Down, demanded payment for roof repairs and stole cash from a wallet.

The incident happened in the Clarkill area on Saturday evening, 17 October 2026.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it received a report of the burglary at approximately 6.30pm.

Two unidentified men reportedly entered the property and demanded payment for roof repairs before removing a quantity of cash from a wallet inside the house.

The men subsequently left the property.

Castlewellan burglary investigation

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The PSNI has not released descriptions of the two men or confirmed the amount of money stolen.

It is also unclear whether any roofing work had been carried out before the men entered the property.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Clarkill area on Saturday evening to come forward.

Police appeal for CCTV and doorbell footage

Police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have CCTV, Ring doorbell recordings or other footage that could assist their enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1248 of 17 October 2026.

Information can also be submitted through the PSNI’s online witness appeal service.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police enquiries are continuing.

External link: PSNI online witness appeals

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