24/03/2003
Thieves rob video store in west Belfast
Thieves have stolen a substantial amount of money and three DVD players after robbing a video store in west Belfast on Sunday night.
Three men entered the shop on the Andersonstown Road and threatened staff with a wheel brace and screwdriver before making off with the items.
It is believed that they escaped in a Rover Metro car which was later recovered by police.
Elsewhere, police are treating as malicious a fire at a school in Co Down.
The roofspace of St Mary's Primary School in Ballygowan was set alight in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(MB)
Three men entered the shop on the Andersonstown Road and threatened staff with a wheel brace and screwdriver before making off with the items.
It is believed that they escaped in a Rover Metro car which was later recovered by police.
Elsewhere, police are treating as malicious a fire at a school in Co Down.
The roofspace of St Mary's Primary School in Ballygowan was set alight in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(MB)
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