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Pensioner robbed in south Belfast

An 86-year-old woman has been left shaken after being burgled at her home in south Belfast.

Friday, 11 December 2009

Three intruders targeted the pensioner in the property in Finaghy Road South at around 9pm on Thursday.

One of the robbers held her down while the other two searched the house.

They made off with a sum of cash.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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