The front window of one house was broken and a handbag containing a purse stolen from inside.
Police are appealing for information following reports of burglaries at two houses in Co Armagh.
Shortly after 5am on Friday, March 6 it was reported that a person had gained entry through the front door of a house at Ballyoran Park in Portadown but was disturbed by the occupant and left empty handed.
A short time later a report was received that the front window of a nearby house had been broken and a handbag containing a purse stolen from inside.
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An attempt was then made to withdraw money using a bank card belonging to the occupant at a shop on the Garvaghy Road at 5.40am.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have information about these burglaries, who was in the area at the time, or who may have video footage – ring doorbell or other that could be relevant to the investigation, to get in contact with them in Lurgan on 101, quoting reference 130 06/03/26.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report 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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