27/08/2003

Robbers leave 89-year-old in state of shock

An elderly woman was left in a state of shock yesterday after being robbed in her Co Tyrone shop.

The 89-year-old woman was in her shoe shop at Main Street, Dromore on Tuesday when three men entered the store demanding money.

She was then tied up and gagged before the men made off with a sum of cash. The woman suffered bruising to her arms during the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(MB)

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