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Tandragee homeowner confronted by robber armed with screwdriver

Police are linking a similar incident in Newtownhamilton

Burglar armed with screwdriver
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Detectives in Lurgan are investigating a burglary in Newtownhamilton and an attempted burglary in Tandragee, both of which occurred this morning, Thursday, May 1.

At around 9.45 a man was in the living room of his home in Turnberry Green in Tandragee when he heard noises coming from the rear of his property.

Upon investigating he found an unknown man armed with a screwdriver, kicking through his back door. When confronted the intruder ran off, getting into the passenger’s side of a black Volkswagen Golf, registration GN67DCE.

Around an hour later, police received a report that a home in the Dungormley Estate in Newtownhamilton had been entered and ransacked.

Three men were spotted running from the property and making off in a black Volkswagen Golf at approximately 10.45am.

At this time, police believe the crimes to be linked and are appealing for from witnesses, anyone with information or those who may have captured relevant dash-cam, doorbell or other footage that could assist the investigation.

They can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 441 01/05/25. Information can also be provided online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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