04/09/2017

Investigation Launched After Valuable Antique Coins Stolen In Lurgan

Police have launched an investigation after valuable antique coins were stolen from a house in Lurgan.

The house in the Albert Street area was burgled in the early hours of Saturday morning, 02 September.

A large quantity of 1915 Austrian Corona 24 carat gold coins and a number of Romanian silver lei coins were stolen.

Chief Inspector Burrows said: "We would appeal for anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting the reference number 01 of 2/9/17.

"Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

(CD/JP)

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