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15/02/2016
Number Of Cigarettes Stolen During Shop Robbery In Newry
Police have launched an investigation following a robbery at a shop in Newry.
The incident happened at premises on the Millvale Road area at around 4.25am on Monday.
It is believed that a vehicle rammed the shutters of the shop and gained entry. A quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
The incident is being linked to an attempted burglary at a shop in the Silverbridge Road area that occurred at approximately 3.30am. Shutters of the shop were rammed but no access was gained to the premises.
Detective Sergeant Emme Wallace said: "I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in these areas, or who knows anything about these incidents, to contact detectives at Ardmore Police Station on the non-emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD/LM)
The incident happened at premises on the Millvale Road area at around 4.25am on Monday.
It is believed that a vehicle rammed the shutters of the shop and gained entry. A quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
The incident is being linked to an attempted burglary at a shop in the Silverbridge Road area that occurred at approximately 3.30am. Shutters of the shop were rammed but no access was gained to the premises.
Detective Sergeant Emme Wallace said: "I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in these areas, or who knows anything about these incidents, to contact detectives at Ardmore Police Station on the non-emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD/LM)
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