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Boy (13) arrested after two burglaries in Craigavon area

A 13-year-old boy was arrested following two burglaries in Craigavon on Thursday.

The teenager was detained in the Clonmeen area at around 8.20pm last night, shortly after a burglary was reported at the home of an older woman.

A short time before another burglary had been reported, again at the home of an older man in the Enniskeen area.

The suspect was questioned in connection with both incidents and subsequently released on police bail.

Inspector Gary Moore said : “Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1980 07/06/19.”

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