09/02/2004

Elderly woman in shock following robbery

An elderly woman has been treated for shock after her south Belfast home was robbed on Sunday.

The incident occurred at the woman's home at Rosetta Park at around 8pm last night.

The 84-year-old was confronted by two masked men after going to investigate noises in an upstairs bedroom.

The men ordered the pensioner to sit still before ransacking the house and escaping with a sum of money.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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