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25/04/2008
County Tyrone Woman Robbed In 'Distraction' Burglary
Police in Co Tyrone are appealing for information following a distraction burglary at an elderly woman's home.
An man called at the 90-year-old woman's home in the Linen Court area of Dungannon at around 5pm on Thursday.
He told the woman he had seen a burglar entering her home and advised her to check the house to ensure nothing had been taken.
She went to check on a room that contained a sum of money and returned to tell the caller nothing was missing.
He then urged her to check other rooms. Later, the woman realised a substantial amount of money had been taken from her house.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have information on the incident to contact them on: 0845 600 8000, or information can be passed on anonymously to the Crimestoppers line: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
An man called at the 90-year-old woman's home in the Linen Court area of Dungannon at around 5pm on Thursday.
He told the woman he had seen a burglar entering her home and advised her to check the house to ensure nothing had been taken.
She went to check on a room that contained a sum of money and returned to tell the caller nothing was missing.
He then urged her to check other rooms. Later, the woman realised a substantial amount of money had been taken from her house.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have information on the incident to contact them on: 0845 600 8000, or information can be passed on anonymously to the Crimestoppers line: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
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