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03/09/2015
Pensioner 'Very Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In Belfast
An elderly man has been left very badly shaken after his home was burgled in in Belfast on Monday.
The burglary occurred in the the Sunninghill Drive area at around 11.30pm.
Three men forced their way into the property and took a sum of money from the victim's wallet.
The elderly man was not injured during the incident.
Detective Constable Adrian Watt said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has information about this incident to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime Branch, Musgrave PSNI Station on the non-emergency number 101.
"Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD/JP)
The burglary occurred in the the Sunninghill Drive area at around 11.30pm.
Three men forced their way into the property and took a sum of money from the victim's wallet.
The elderly man was not injured during the incident.
Detective Constable Adrian Watt said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has information about this incident to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime Branch, Musgrave PSNI Station on the non-emergency number 101.
"Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD/JP)
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