20/07/2015

Police Appeal After Pensioner Disturbs Burglar In North Belfast

Police are appealing for information after a pensioner disturbed a burglar at her home in north Belfast.

The incident occurred in the Innisfayle Road area on Monday morning.

The woman was in the upstairs of the property when she disturbed the male burglar.

He was wearing a grey coloured coat.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact Musgrave Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.

(CD)

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