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Lauren Harte

OBE medal and wedding ring stolen during weekend burglary

An OBE medal and a wedding band have been stolen during a weekend burglary in Co Armagh.

Police are appealing for information following the reported theft in the Lislea area on Saturday, 25th March.

At approximately 5.15pm police received a report that access had been gained to the property in the Longfield Road area sometime between 9.30am on Friday and 5.15pm on Saturday.

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During the burglary an OBE medal and a wedding band were taken.

According to the PSNI, the wedding band has a distinctive pattern and is engraved on the inside while the OBE was stolen in the case along with a certificate.

The OBE was stolen in the case along with a certificate (PSNI)
The wedding band has a distinctive pattern and is engraved on the inside (PSNI)

Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area between these times, anyone who may know of the whereabouts of these items or to anyone who may have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to get in touch on 101 quoting reference number 1280 of 25/03/23.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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