16/07/2015

Masked Men Steal Cash And Car From Pensioners Home In South Belfast

Three masked men entered a pensioners home in south Belfast and stole cash and a car.

The incident occurred in the Ailesbury Drive area on Wednesday night.

At around 10.30pm, a man answered the door of his home and three masked men entered and demanded money.

They made off with a sum of money and also stole their silver Toyota Avensis.

The man and woman, aged in their 60s and 70s, were left badly shaken.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)


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