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20/03/2015
Investigation Launches Following Distraction Burglary In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a distraction burglary and an attempted distraction burglary in east Belfast on Thursday.
Detective Sergeant Kenneth Leckey said: "At around 3pm, a man attempted to gain entry to a house in Knockwood Park in east Belfast, claiming to be there to check the water supply. The elderly female resident refused the man entry and he made off from the house on foot. A second incident was reported at Chesham parade, also in east Belfast, at around 4.25pm. On this occasion, three men called to the home of an elderly man, and entry was gained to check the water supply. A number of items were later found to be missing from upstairs in the house."
One of the men involved was described as being aged in his 50’s, around 5'7" tall, of slim build with grey hair. The man wore a grey jacket and spoke with an Irish accent.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/IT)
Detective Sergeant Kenneth Leckey said: "At around 3pm, a man attempted to gain entry to a house in Knockwood Park in east Belfast, claiming to be there to check the water supply. The elderly female resident refused the man entry and he made off from the house on foot. A second incident was reported at Chesham parade, also in east Belfast, at around 4.25pm. On this occasion, three men called to the home of an elderly man, and entry was gained to check the water supply. A number of items were later found to be missing from upstairs in the house."
One of the men involved was described as being aged in his 50’s, around 5'7" tall, of slim build with grey hair. The man wore a grey jacket and spoke with an Irish accent.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/IT)
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