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Conor Coyle

Musical instruments and cash stolen in Omagh shop burglary

Musical instruments and cash were among the items stolen in a burglary at a shop in Omagh town on Monday.

Police have appealed for information after a report of a burglary in the Market Street area of the Co Tyrone town.

It was reported that a number of musical instruments were stolen during the burglary, as well as three charity boxes with money inside and a sum of cash from the till.

The man who entered the premises at the time is believed to have been wearing a blue coat, white scarf, grey hat and navy bottoms with three white stripes, and entered the shop between 8.30pm and 11pm on Monday.

"Police are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at commercial premises in the Market Street area of Omagh on Monday (21st February)," a police spokesperson said.

"It was reported that between 8.30pm and 11pm, a man entered the premises and stole items before leaving in the direction of Market Street.

"He took a number of musical instruments, three charity boxes with money inside and money from the till. The male was dressed in a blue coat, white scarf, grey hat and navy bottoms with three white stripes.


"Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call officers in Omagh on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 1339 23/02/22, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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