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Charity Reg: 1101555<br />
<strong>OWL</strong> CYMRU<br />
CRIME WATCH NEWS<br />
Ed.134 <strong>we</strong>ek ending <strong>07.11.19</strong><br />
<strong>OWL</strong> <strong>Cymru</strong> 19100649147 - Burglary at the home of an elderly woman<br />
Police are appealing for information following a burglary of the home of a vulnerable elderly woman.<br />
The incident happened at the 93-year-old woman’s home in Handsworth Crescent, Rhyl, early yesterday<br />
evening, Wednesday 6 th November.<br />
Detective Inspector Elfyn Hughes of St Asaph CID said: “This was a sickening incident which targeted a<br />
vulnerable woman in her own home. The victim was not injured but was shaken by the incident.”<br />
“We are keen to trace two males who <strong>we</strong>re seen leaving the address; one was <strong>we</strong>aring a black hooded top,<br />
trousers similar to jogging bottoms with a black scarf across his face, possibly with a pattern on it. The other<br />
is described as being dressed in black.”<br />
They stole a quantity of cash before leaving on foot and detectives are progressing the investigation.<br />
DI Hughes added: “I would urge anyone who has any information or has seen anything suspicious in the area<br />
at around 6pm on Wednesday 6 th November to contact us.<br />
“I would also urge family and neighbours of elderly and vulnerable people to keep an eye on them,<br />
discourage them from keeping large quantities of money in their homes and to make sure they keep doors<br />
and windows locked.”<br />
Anyone who may have any information relating to this incident, or who may have witnessed suspicious<br />
activity in the area is urged to contact St Asaph CID on 101 quoting <strong>OWL</strong> <strong>Cymru</strong> 19100649147.<br />
Caernarfon Death Probe<br />
It has been reported that Police vehicles have blocked off Aber Foreshaw Eoad in Caernarfon. A body was<br />
taken away from the scene. The area was taped off just after 0730 hrs this morning.<br />
A police spokesman said ‘We <strong>we</strong>re called at 7.30am today to an incident on the road near the golf club in<br />
Caernarfon. Officers are currently assisting colleagues from <strong>North</strong> <strong>Wales</strong> Fire and Rescue.<br />
Police have confirmed that they are dealing with an incident in the area and will make a statement shortly<br />
Sponsor opportunity for <strong>OWL</strong> crime alerts covering <strong>North</strong> <strong>Wales</strong>.<br />
For further information contact us 01352 708118 or email<br />
watch@owlcymru.org<br />
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