05/10/2006
Pensioner robbed in County Armagh home
Police have appealed for information after an elderly woman was robbed in her County Armagh home on Tuesday evening.
Shortly after 5pm, the pensioner opened the door of the property in the Colane Road area of Lurgan, after persistent knocking, when three men, aged in their 20's, pushed past her and entered the house.
The men demanded that she hand over a sum of cash, then escaped through the back door of the property before making off in a waiting car.
The vehicle is described as a burgundy coloured Nissan Patrol, and a witness has told police that it may have been parked outside the house from around 4pm that afternoon.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or who may have any information in relation t it, are asked to contact detectives in Lurgan on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
Shortly after 5pm, the pensioner opened the door of the property in the Colane Road area of Lurgan, after persistent knocking, when three men, aged in their 20's, pushed past her and entered the house.
The men demanded that she hand over a sum of cash, then escaped through the back door of the property before making off in a waiting car.
The vehicle is described as a burgundy coloured Nissan Patrol, and a witness has told police that it may have been parked outside the house from around 4pm that afternoon.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or who may have any information in relation t it, are asked to contact detectives in Lurgan on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 April 2026
New Remote Evidence Centre Opens In Craigavon
A new custom-built facility has officially opened in Craigavon, designed to ensure that intimidated and vulnerable witnesses do not have to encounter defendants during court proceedings. The Remote Evidence Centre (REC) is a standalone building situated away from the courthouse.
New Remote Evidence Centre Opens In Craigavon
A new custom-built facility has officially opened in Craigavon, designed to ensure that intimidated and vulnerable witnesses do not have to encounter defendants during court proceedings. The Remote Evidence Centre (REC) is a standalone building situated away from the courthouse.
23 May 2024
PSNI Issues 'Specific Witness Appeal' In Connection With Belfast Assault
The PSNI have made a 'specific witness appeal' as part of an investigation into an alleged assault in Belfast city centre. An altercation is reported to have occurred inside licensed premises in the Bedford Street area on Sunday, 12th May at approximately 8.30pm.
PSNI Issues 'Specific Witness Appeal' In Connection With Belfast Assault
The PSNI have made a 'specific witness appeal' as part of an investigation into an alleged assault in Belfast city centre. An altercation is reported to have occurred inside licensed premises in the Bedford Street area on Sunday, 12th May at approximately 8.30pm.
22 June 2004
Pensioner's home robbed in Lurgan
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed at her Co Armagh home early this morning. The 82-year-old woman was awoken around 2.30am by noises downstairs at her Mark Street home in Lurgan.
Pensioner's home robbed in Lurgan
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed at her Co Armagh home early this morning. The 82-year-old woman was awoken around 2.30am by noises downstairs at her Mark Street home in Lurgan.
24 July 2002
Rodgers condemns attempted train hijacking
SDLP Deputy Leader and MLA for Upper Bann, Brid Rodgers has condemned the attempted hijacking of the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise train at Kilmore outside Lurgan on Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 9.20am when two masked men, one of whom was carrying a gun, attempted to board the train at Kilmore.
Rodgers condemns attempted train hijacking
SDLP Deputy Leader and MLA for Upper Bann, Brid Rodgers has condemned the attempted hijacking of the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise train at Kilmore outside Lurgan on Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 9.20am when two masked men, one of whom was carrying a gun, attempted to board the train at Kilmore.
06 January 2026
Witness Appeal After Bangor Arson Attack
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after an arson attack in Bangor in the early hours of Sunday 4 January. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "We received a report at around 4.15am this morning of a car and a house on fire in the Ashbury Gardens area.
Witness Appeal After Bangor Arson Attack
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after an arson attack in Bangor in the early hours of Sunday 4 January. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "We received a report at around 4.15am this morning of a car and a house on fire in the Ashbury Gardens area.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Some showers at first but these dying out through the evening. Staying mostly dry overnight and largely cloudy, but a few clear spells in places. Minimum temperature 8 °C.