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22/11/2006
Pensioner robbed by gang in County Armagh
Police in County Armagh have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary yesterday evening.
Shortly before 9pm, four men forced their way through the back window of the home of an 83-year-old man in the Bellevue Terrace area of Richhill.
The gang assaulted the pensioner and while one of them held him to the ground, the others ransacked his house.
The robbers then made off with a substantial sum of money.
The pensioner was not injured during the incident, however was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or anyone with any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
Shortly before 9pm, four men forced their way through the back window of the home of an 83-year-old man in the Bellevue Terrace area of Richhill.
The gang assaulted the pensioner and while one of them held him to the ground, the others ransacked his house.
The robbers then made off with a substantial sum of money.
The pensioner was not injured during the incident, however was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or anyone with any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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