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09/02/2016
Police Appeal Following Distraction Burglary In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a distraction burglary in north Belfast.
The incident happened in the Berlin Street area at around 1.30pm on Monday.
Two men called to the door of a man's house and told him that he needed new guttering, and he would have to check the back of the property.
The victim took one of the men in to the rear of the house and the other man remained at the door.
Police are warning the public to be cautious and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
The incident happened in the Berlin Street area at around 1.30pm on Monday.
Two men called to the door of a man's house and told him that he needed new guttering, and he would have to check the back of the property.
The victim took one of the men in to the rear of the house and the other man remained at the door.
Police are warning the public to be cautious and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
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