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21/07/2003
Knife-wielding youths rob shop in Whitehead
A woman was held at knifepoint during the robbery of a shop in Whitehead last night.
At around 9pm last night two armed youths entered the Kings Road shop and demanded money. During the incident, one of the robbers grabbed the shop owner's elderly mother and held a knife to her throat.
A sum of money was then handed over and the pair fled in the direction of a nearby train station.
One of the youths is described as 6'2" tall, of slim build and spiked hair. He was wearing blue jeans, white trainers and a blue hooded top which had two white stripes running down each arm.
The other is described as 5'6" tall, of medium build with slicked down hair. He was wearing a navy hooded top, dark jeans and trainers.
The pair, who are thought to be around 16 to 17 years of age, are believed to have visited the store earlier in the day.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB)
At around 9pm last night two armed youths entered the Kings Road shop and demanded money. During the incident, one of the robbers grabbed the shop owner's elderly mother and held a knife to her throat.
A sum of money was then handed over and the pair fled in the direction of a nearby train station.
One of the youths is described as 6'2" tall, of slim build and spiked hair. He was wearing blue jeans, white trainers and a blue hooded top which had two white stripes running down each arm.
The other is described as 5'6" tall, of medium build with slicked down hair. He was wearing a navy hooded top, dark jeans and trainers.
The pair, who are thought to be around 16 to 17 years of age, are believed to have visited the store earlier in the day.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB)
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