OBE and wedding band taken during Co Armagh burglary

The wedding band has a distinctive pattern and is engraved on the inside

The OBE was stolen in the case along with a certificate.
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 27th Mar 2023

An OBE medal and wedding band have been taken following a burglary in the Lislea area of County Armagh.

At 5.15pm yesterday police received a report that access had been gained to the property in the Longfield Road area sometime between 9.30am on Friday 24th and 5.15pm on Saturday March 25th.

The PSNI says the wedding band has a distinctive pattern and is engraved on the inside.

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.

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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