Shropshire Star

Young boy stole cash

A pensioner from Powys has been targeted by two youngsters who stole £95 from her after tricking their way into her home.

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Police are appealing for information about the distraction burglary in the Cae Glas and Mill Lane area of Welshpool at 11.30am on Friday.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said the 81-year-old woman had been tricked by a boy aged between 10 and 12, who claimed he had lost a ball in her garden.

While she searched, the boy entered her house and stole £90 from her purse and £5 which was in her kitchen.

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