13/03/2015

Pensioner Burgled In East Belfast

Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was burgled in east Belfast.

The 90-year-old woman was left shaken after three men broke into her property in Abbey Park at around 8pm on Thursday.

They made off with a sum of money and the woman's handbag.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD)






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