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04/02/2016
Woman Left Badly Shaken After Distraction Burglary In North Belfast
An elderly woman has been left badly shaken following a distraction burglary in north Belfast.
The incident happened in the Prestwick Park area between 2.30pm and 3pm on Tuesday.
The woman answered her door to a man who claimed he was there to work on the electrics in her house. She let the man in and walked with him to the back of the property, however she seen a second man leave the house with her handbag.
Both suspects made off city bound along Prestwick Park.
The victim was not injured, however she was left badly shaken.
Detective Inspector Pete Mullan said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area or who has any information about this incident to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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The incident happened in the Prestwick Park area between 2.30pm and 3pm on Tuesday.
The woman answered her door to a man who claimed he was there to work on the electrics in her house. She let the man in and walked with him to the back of the property, however she seen a second man leave the house with her handbag.
Both suspects made off city bound along Prestwick Park.
The victim was not injured, however she was left badly shaken.
Detective Inspector Pete Mullan said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area or who has any information about this incident to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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