Family friend and councillor Mike Priestley brands raiders 'scum' and vows community will rally round victim
An elderly man has been left traumatised after three masked men broke into his home.
The 87-year-old was taken to hospital to be treated for shock after the terrifying ordeal on Walton Crescent, Llandudno Junction at around 4pm on Friday.
Family friend and local councillor, Mike Priestley branded the culprits as “scum” and vowed the community would rally round to support him.
They fled the scene in a silver estate-type car after making off with items belonging to the pensioner.
Cllr Priestley told the Daily Post: “I grew up on Walton Crescent so I know this man and his family very well.
“They feel very angry that anyone could stoop so low as to do this to a vulnerable 87-year-old gentleman - and he really is a gentleman.
'They can only be described as scum'
“This is a despicable crime and we need to catch whoever’s done this, they can only be described as scum.
“This has really upset the man and his family and I will do all I can to work with social services and the district police inspector to help them.”
He added: “Your home should be a place of safety and to have it violated in such a way is totally unacceptable.
“It just doesn’t happen here, this is a lovely road with lovely people and I’ve been contacted by many of them already wanting to help.
'Community will support the family'
“It’s such a shock that this has happened and I will do my best, along with other members of the community, to support the family, in fact, some neighbours are even talking about holding a fundraising event.
A statement by North Wales Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at an address in Llandudno Junction.
“The incident happened at approximately 3.55pm today, Friday March 3, when three masked men entered a property on Walton Crescent in Llandudno Junction and stole items from within.
“The offenders, who were all wearing dark clothing, are believed to have made off from the scene in a silver estate-type car.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police quoting reference V030139.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/despicable-masked-men-traumatise-pensioner-12692568
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