A Co Armagh pensioner has been left ‘very shaken and upset’ after he was pushed to the floor and robbed in his home.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a robbery in the Ripley Terrace area of Portadown last night.
At around 8pm, an unknown man entered a home of a man in his 70s and pushed him to the floor, before forcing him to hand over a sum of money.
Sergeant Wilson said: “The occupant had lifted cash from an ATM shortly before the incident. He was instructed by the man to remain in the kitchen for 5 minutes.
“Nothing else was reported to be taken during the incident.
“Thankfully, the occupant was not injured, but he was left very shaken and upset by what was undoubtedly a traumatic ordeal.
“The man has been described as being approximately 40 years old, with a south Armagh accent, and was dressed in dark clothing. He had dark hair, and a dark coloured, greying beard.
“Enquiries into the incident are continuing, and anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity, is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 2029 of 01/06/21.”
