New houses in North stripped by burglars

Burglars have stripped a row of brand new townhouses in Newtownards, it was revealed today.

Central heating boilers, washing-machines, hobs, ovens and fridge-freezers were taken in the raids on the houses in North Road.

Police said the unoccupied houses – all eight in the new development – were hit sometime between Monday morning and lunchtime today.

A substantial amount of damage was also caused to the homes, said a spokeswoman.

She appealed to anyone offered the white goods in suspicious circumstances to contact them.