Detectives in Strabane are
appealing for information after four elderly brothers and sisters were robbed
in their home outside Clady. The incident occurred yesterday evening when a
masked gang entered the property on the Tullymoan Road and held the family up
using tools they found in the farm yard.
Joe Byrne MLA Condemning
burglary said, “Early Monday morning I learned of the sickening news that four
elderly residents living together on a farm in Clady, were left shaken and
annoyed following the forced entry and burglary of their home.”
“It is understood that four
men entered the house on the Tullymoan Road with a ‘grape’ lifted from the farm
yard and threatened the elderly residents who lived there.”
“This was quite simply a
reckless attack by four thuggish cowards who quite clearly identified the residents
as elderly and vulnerable before targeting their homestead.”
“Sadly an elderly gentleman
sustained some minor injuries and force was used with an elderly lady. The four
men then made off with a small sum of money in a black car towards Clady.”
“The Christmas period is
fast approaching and the dark nights have arrived. I would urge everyone to
ensure their homes are secure and to be extremely vigilant when opening doors
to strangers, especially in rural areas. If anyone is living next to elderly or
vulnerable residents please look in on them and keep a close eye to strange
activity.”
“I would strongly urge
anyone with information to come forward to the PSNI.”
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