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17/09/2004
Pharmacy robbed in Ballymena
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a pharmacy in the Dunclug area of the town on Thursday evening.
Shortly after 5.30pm, two masked men armed with knives entered the shop and threatened staff, before making off with a quantity of prescription drugs.
The first thief is described as being 5’11” tall, of thin build, and was wearing a grey hooded top and a light coloured scarf. He was also wearing dark coloured Adidas trousers which had white stripes at the bottom of each leg, which can be seen clearly from the back.
The second thief was described as being between 5’8”and 5’9” tall, of thin build and wearing a navy coloured hooded top with a red or maroon coloured logo on the front and on the arm. He was also wearing navy coloured tracksuit bottoms and grey coloured trainers.
Amongst the drugs stolen were a large quantity of Diazepam, Digoxin and Dehydracodeine tablets, which are described as "potentially extremely harmful" if used without medical supervision
Anyone who can assist detectives with their investigation is asked to contact Ballymena on 028 9065 0222 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/GB)
Shortly after 5.30pm, two masked men armed with knives entered the shop and threatened staff, before making off with a quantity of prescription drugs.
The first thief is described as being 5’11” tall, of thin build, and was wearing a grey hooded top and a light coloured scarf. He was also wearing dark coloured Adidas trousers which had white stripes at the bottom of each leg, which can be seen clearly from the back.
The second thief was described as being between 5’8”and 5’9” tall, of thin build and wearing a navy coloured hooded top with a red or maroon coloured logo on the front and on the arm. He was also wearing navy coloured tracksuit bottoms and grey coloured trainers.
Amongst the drugs stolen were a large quantity of Diazepam, Digoxin and Dehydracodeine tablets, which are described as "potentially extremely harmful" if used without medical supervision
Anyone who can assist detectives with their investigation is asked to contact Ballymena on 028 9065 0222 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/GB)
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