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15/09/2006
Attempted robbery of County Down pensioner
Police have warned people to be vigilant after bogus callers attempted to rob a pensioner in County Down.
The incident happened at around 2.30pm yesterday, when a boy called to the 86-year-old woman's home at Vianstown in Downpatrick, claiming that he had kicked his football into her back garden.
As the woman spoke with the child, she noticed that two men had entered her home through a rear door.
The woman chased the men away with her walking stick, and they ran off empty handed.
One of the men is described as being over 6 feet tall, and was wearing a beige or cream coloured jacket.
The second man is said to be around 5' 8" and was wearing a navy jacket or top, and light blue gloves.
Anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or who may have any information in relation to it, are asked to contact police in Downpatrick on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The incident happened at around 2.30pm yesterday, when a boy called to the 86-year-old woman's home at Vianstown in Downpatrick, claiming that he had kicked his football into her back garden.
As the woman spoke with the child, she noticed that two men had entered her home through a rear door.
The woman chased the men away with her walking stick, and they ran off empty handed.
One of the men is described as being over 6 feet tall, and was wearing a beige or cream coloured jacket.
The second man is said to be around 5' 8" and was wearing a navy jacket or top, and light blue gloves.
Anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or who may have any information in relation to it, are asked to contact police in Downpatrick on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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