14/10/2016

Renewed Appeal Over Armed Robbery In Downpatrick

Police have made a fresh appeal for information after a woman and three young children were left badly shaken following an armed robbery in Downpatrick, Co Down.

The incident happened at a house on the Ribadoo Road near Ballyward at around 7.30pm on Monday, 10 October.

Three men, two with suspected firearms and a hammer, thretened the woman and demanded money.

The suspects made off in her car, a grey Audi A4 car – registration ERZ 3363, which has not been found.

(CD/MH)


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