05/12/2018

Belfast Pensioner Disturbed During Burglary

An elderly woman has been disturbed by burglars in her east Belfast home on Tuesday 04 December.

The woman was inside the property at Glencregagh Park at the time of the incident, between 5.45pm and 7.45pm.

Detectives are appealing for information following the burglary, in which the woman escaped injury.

PSNI Detective Sergeant Dane said: "It was reported the two unknown males entered a house in the area.

"It is believed that nothing was taken, as the men made off from the scene.

"Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1322 of 04 December.



(JG)

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