Police appeal after distinctive gold jewellery stolen in Whitehead burglary

Police are appealing for information after distinctive gold jewellery and cash were stolen during a burglary at a house in Whitehead, County Antrim.

The incident happened in the Brooklands Park area on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Detectives believe entry was forced to the property sometime between 5.30pm and 8pm while the residents were away.

Rooms inside the house were ransacked before the intruders made off with jewellery and cash.

Distinctive gold jewellery stolen

Detective Sergeant Erskine confirmed that several items of jewellery had been taken during the burglary.

Among the stolen items was a distinctive gold necklace featuring a lion.

A gold-plaited bangle was also stolen, along with cash from a wallet belonging to the victim.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have been offered either item for sale in suspicious circumstances to contact investigators.

Police appeal for information

Detectives are continuing their enquiries into the burglary.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Brooklands Park area on Sunday evening, or who has information about the stolen jewellery, is asked to contact police.

Information can be provided by calling 101, quoting reference number 1495 of 18 October 2026.

Alternatively, information can be submitted through the PSNI’s online witness appeal service.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

External link: PSNI online witness appeals

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