COPS are on the hunt for a crook who ransacked a house in Linwood and made off with jewellery. 

Police say that at around 3pm yesterday a man broke into a house in Gilmartin Road. 

It is understood he forced open a window before stealing various items including jewellery and watches.

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He is described as white, 30-40yrs, 5’10”, slim build, light brown hair, wearing blue jacket with hood up, black scarf or snood covering face, black cargo trousers

Call police on 101 or on crimestoppers 0800 555 111. 

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