The shaken family have shared the footage in a bid to catch the culprit.
This is the shocking moment a Belfast family were left terrified after their home was targeted by a man armed with a hammer.
The shaken family have shared the footage with Belfast Live in a bid to catch the culprit.
Ring doorbell footage captured at the property at around 11pm on the night of Thursday, August 21 shows a hooded man approach the house at Roden Pass, just off Grosvenor Road in west Belfast.
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He then smashes a number of windows, including the living room and front door, before running away.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage at a property in west Belfast on Thursday, August 21.
“At approximately 11.10pm, a man, armed with a hammer, approached the house in the Roden Pass area and smashed the living room window and the window of a door.
“He then made off from the scene on foot.
“Anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist with enquiries, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1932 21/08/25.
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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