Police in Enniskillen are investigating two burglaries in County Fermanagh on Sunday, November 8. Both properties were ransacked and sums of cash were taken.

Inspector Hicks said entry was gained to a house in the Knocks Road area of Lisnaskea sometime between 12pm and 6.30pm. A second report was received that entry was gained to a house in the Landbrock Road area of Newtownbutler between 5.20pm and 5.55pm.

Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances and police are investigating whether the two incidents may be linked. Inspector Hicks said police are keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of these areas, or who noticed any suspicious vehicles or individuals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the online witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1343 of 08/11/26, or by calling 101. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police have issued advice to householders to help protect properties. This includes locking all doors and windows when leaving home, keeping valuables and keys out of sight, checking doors and windows for weaknesses, and ensuring burglar alarms are properly installed. Residents are also encouraged to consider installing CCTV or doorbell cameras, avoid leaving garden tools outside, and get to know their neighbours so they can look out for one another.