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18/08/2006
Holywood pensioner robbed
A pensioner has been mugged in Holywood as he walked through an underpass.
The 80-year-old man was left shocked after he was knocked to the ground and had his wallet stolen in the Strand Avenue area of Holywood.
The incident occurred at around 6pm on Thursday evening and a police spokesperson said that the victim was assisted two women who were in the area at the time. It is believed that two men were also in the area at the time.
Police have appealed for these for people to contact them.
Anyone who witnessed the incident are urged to contact detectives at Bangor on 08456005000 or confidentially on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(SP)
The 80-year-old man was left shocked after he was knocked to the ground and had his wallet stolen in the Strand Avenue area of Holywood.
The incident occurred at around 6pm on Thursday evening and a police spokesperson said that the victim was assisted two women who were in the area at the time. It is believed that two men were also in the area at the time.
Police have appealed for these for people to contact them.
Anyone who witnessed the incident are urged to contact detectives at Bangor on 08456005000 or confidentially on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(SP)
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