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Burglar steals shotgun in robbery | Burglar steals shotgun in robbery |
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A man armed with a knife has seized a shotgun after breaking into a house in the Newtownstewart area in County Tyrone. | A man armed with a knife has seized a shotgun after breaking into a house in the Newtownstewart area in County Tyrone. |
The attacker also assaulted the owner of the house on Plumbridge Road. | The attacker also assaulted the owner of the house on Plumbridge Road. |
He also threatened the man's wife and took her car, which was later found abandoned nearby. | He also threatened the man's wife and took her car, which was later found abandoned nearby. |
A derelict farm on the Plumbridge Road has been cordoned off by police in connection with the robbery, a spokesperson said. | |
Police have warned the public not to approach the man, who is described as aged in his mid 30s and about 5ft 8ins tall. | |
He is said to be of muscular build, with short black hair, a round face and prominent eyes. | |
It is thought he comes from the Belfast area but may have been living recently in Leeds. | It is thought he comes from the Belfast area but may have been living recently in Leeds. |