13/01/2006
Pensioner robbed by hoax caller
Detectives in Carrickfergus have appealed for information relating to a burglary of a pensioner's home yesterday afternoon.
A man called to the 80-year-old woman's home at the Shiels building in the Larne Road area of the town, and claimed to be checking for damp.
He made off with a handbag containing cash and documents in a large dark coloured car.
The woman was not injured in the incident.
The man is described as being between 50 and 60 years of age, around six feet tall and well built.
He is thought to be wearing a donkey jacket, with a beanie hat and trousers, all dark in colour.
Police have asked for anyone who may have any information on the burglary to contact them in Carrickfergus on 0845 600 8000,or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
A man called to the 80-year-old woman's home at the Shiels building in the Larne Road area of the town, and claimed to be checking for damp.
He made off with a handbag containing cash and documents in a large dark coloured car.
The woman was not injured in the incident.
The man is described as being between 50 and 60 years of age, around six feet tall and well built.
He is thought to be wearing a donkey jacket, with a beanie hat and trousers, all dark in colour.
Police have asked for anyone who may have any information on the burglary to contact them in Carrickfergus on 0845 600 8000,or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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