Three masked men ransacked a house while the victim was held in a separate room during a burglary in Co Down last night. Police received a report at around 9.40pm on Wednesday, April 16, that three masked men entered a home in the Ballycrochan Avenue area of Bangor and stole valuables. They smashed a door with a hammer to gain entry. One man kept the victim in a room, while two others ransacked the house and took valuable items. Police have issued an appeal for information relating to a specific car in the area at the time. Read more: Family's appeal for missing man last seen in NI town two weeks ago Read more: Community rallies to support family of mum 'seriously injured' in crash Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “We received a report at approximately 9:40pm on Wednesday, 16th April that a house had been entered by three masked men and valuables had been stolen in the Ballycrochan Avenue area. “We believe the house was entered approximately between 9:10pm and 9:30pm on Wednesday. These men smashed a door with a hammer to gain entry, one has kept the victim in a room while two others have ransacked the house and stolen valuables. “We believe a silver coloured Volkswagen Golf was in the area at the time and appeal to anyone who saw this car or noticed any suspicious activity this area on Wednesday between 2100hrs and 2140hrs and noticed anything suspicious to make contact with us on 101, quoting reference 1716 of 16/04/25. “We would also be especially keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or mobile footage of the areas during these times that we could review.” Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.