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17/11/2003
Elderly woman confronted by intruder in own home
Police in Newtownards are appealing for information after a man broke into an elderly woman's home at the weekend.
The intruder, who is described as being in his mid 20s, was confronted by 87-year-old Maria Coulter at around 7pm on Sunday.
It is thought the man came in through a bathroom before being confronted by Mrs Coulter as he rifled through a cabinet containing papers.
The man then took a wallet containing a substantial amount of money, before dropping it as he ran off.
The elderly woman was left shocked but uninjured in the incident.
The burglar is described by police as being tall with red hair and was wearing a blue and white shirt with beige trousers.
(MB)
The intruder, who is described as being in his mid 20s, was confronted by 87-year-old Maria Coulter at around 7pm on Sunday.
It is thought the man came in through a bathroom before being confronted by Mrs Coulter as he rifled through a cabinet containing papers.
The man then took a wallet containing a substantial amount of money, before dropping it as he ran off.
The elderly woman was left shocked but uninjured in the incident.
The burglar is described by police as being tall with red hair and was wearing a blue and white shirt with beige trousers.
(MB)
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