In the first incident, entry was gained to a house in the Waringstown Road area of Lurgan between 10.45am and 1pm. The house was ransacked. This was followed by the burglary of a house in the Lurgan Road area of Banbridge between 11.50am and 2pm. This house was also ransacked. Police are treating the incidents as connected and are appealing to anyone who witnessed any activity around the houses during these times or has any information to contact them on 0845 600 8000. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.