15/03/2004

Police appeal following burglary

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in south Belfast on Sunday.

Money and jewellery were stolen from an elderly couple's home in Thalia Street while they were staying with friends.

The couple returned later that day to discover the break-in.

Police described the burglary as "despicable" and appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

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