Man in 80s threatened with screwdriver in aggravated burglary - sum of money taken

A man in his 80s has been threatened with a screwdriver during an aggravated burglary at his home.
By Gemma Murray
Published 25th Feb 2020, 17:30 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 17:43 BST
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The incident happened in Clonelly Avenue in west Belfast this afternoon - and the burglar made off with “a sum of money”.

Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said it happened around 1pm when the occupant “disturbed an unknown male inside his property”.

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“He was reported to have been armed with a screwdriver and threatened the victim before making off from the property with a sum of money, in a grey coloured Citroen car.

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“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area around that time and who noticed any suspicious activity to get in touch.

“Please contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 780 of 25/02/20.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.