23/06/2006

Katebridge pensioner robbed in home

Detectives in Banbridge have appealed for information after a pensioner was robbed in his Katesbridge home.

A gang of around three men, forced their was into the 79-year-old victims house at around 2pm yesterday, and threatened him before making off with a number of his possessions.

The gang are believed to have made their escape in a silver coloured BMW car.

The pensioner was left shocked but uninjured by the ordeal.

The first robber is described as being between 20-25-years-old, of medium build, with short black hair and clean shaven. He is said to be wearing a beige coloured jacket, a blue top with a black logo on the pocket and green trousers.

The second man is described as being around 20-25-years old, 5'8 in height with dark hair and protruding teeth. He was wearing dark top with silver flashes on the lapels and dark trousers.

The third intruder is described as being around 30-years-old, around 5'7 tall, and also with prominent teeth. He was wearing a beige top and trousers.

Detectives in Banbridge have asked for anyone who may have noticed the men in the area yesterday afternoon, or anyone who may have any information relating to the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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