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08/05/2015
Pensioner Injured After Thief Steals Handbag In The Shankill Area
A pensioner has suffered injuries after a thief stole her handbag in the Shankill Road area on Thursday.
The 79-year-old was knocked to the ground at around 2pm.
The thief stole her handbag and made off towards the Shankill Estate.
The woman is believed to have sustained a suspected dislocated arm.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The 79-year-old was knocked to the ground at around 2pm.
The thief stole her handbag and made off towards the Shankill Estate.
The woman is believed to have sustained a suspected dislocated arm.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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