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24/09/2015
Elderly Woman Targeted In Distraction Burglary
Police have launched an investigation after an elderly woman was targeted in an attempted 'distraction burglary' in Belfast.
The incident occurred in the Lawnview Street area at around 5.35pm on Wednesday.
Three males claiming to be from a local authority called at the door and asked to go through her house and check the guttering.
The woman refused to let them in.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
The incident occurred in the Lawnview Street area at around 5.35pm on Wednesday.
Three males claiming to be from a local authority called at the door and asked to go through her house and check the guttering.
The woman refused to let them in.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
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