25/11/2004

Staff threatened during robbery of store in Newtownards

Detectives in Newtownards are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a convenience store in the town on Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred in East Street just after 7.30pm when two men, one armed with a knife, threatened staff before making off with the contents of the till.

As they made their getaway on a motorcycle which had it’s number plates blacked out and no lights, the bike collided with a car. It then sped off in the direction of the Donaghadee Road.

Earlier Police received a report of a motorcycle without lights being driven around the Glen estate in Newtownards and they are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen this bike or who may have witnessed the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to call Newtownards on 028 9181 8080 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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