Tricksters rob elderly
A TRIO of female tricksters were robbing pensioners in Lurgan 12 years ago.
They stole jewellery and valuable items as they targeted elderly people.
Three women arrived at a house in New Street in Lurgan where a lady in her 70s lived.
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Once inside one of them asked for a glass of water. After they left the lady found they had stolen a pension book, documents and a substantial amount of cash.
They also stole a gold engagement ring with three stones and a gold dress ring which had a cluster of diamonds set in a square.
In another similar incident a lady lost her handbag, rings and perfume.