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04/09/2006
Pensioner assaulted and robbed in home
A 74-year-old man has been assaulted and robbed during a break-in at his home in County Antrim.
The incident happened shortly after 12pm on Saturday afternoon, when a man entered the pensioner's home in the Glenburn area of Dunmurry, through an open door.
The robber assaulted the man before making off with his wallet, which contained a quantity of cash.
The pensioner was uninjured during the assault, however was left badly shaken by his ordeal.
The robber is described as having short dark hair, and was wearing a short brown coloured jacket and possibly blue jeans.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who for anyone who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 55 111.
(EF/SP)
The incident happened shortly after 12pm on Saturday afternoon, when a man entered the pensioner's home in the Glenburn area of Dunmurry, through an open door.
The robber assaulted the man before making off with his wallet, which contained a quantity of cash.
The pensioner was uninjured during the assault, however was left badly shaken by his ordeal.
The robber is described as having short dark hair, and was wearing a short brown coloured jacket and possibly blue jeans.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who for anyone who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 55 111.
(EF/SP)
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