A Belfast business has issued a plea after reports of multiple break-ins at their premises over the Christmas period.
Their statement read: "We are completely distraught to have to start 2023, dealing with a break-in at our premises. Our recently completed garden show rooms, office space and conservatory showrooms have been extensively ransacked and damaged beyond belief. Fixtures and fittings, electronics and furniture are no longer fit for purpose and to read graffiti including that of sectarian nature is most soul destroying.
"We appeal to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, to make contact with either the Company or the police. During this time a number of dog walkers can be viewed on CCTV. We believe this act of criminality was carried out by a secluded group of local young teenagers, who are by no means representative of the good people in our area. Please help us bring an end to this criminal activity.
In a statement to Belfast Live, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Police in north Belfast received a report on Friday 30th December of a number of incidents of burglary and criminal damage at commercial premises in the Ballygomartin Industrial Estate. It was reported that unknown persons had gained entry to the premises on a number of occasions in the days leading up to the time of report and caused damage inside.