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17/10/2005
Armed robber targets Antrim newsagents
Police in Antrim are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a newsagents over the weekend.
At around 9.10am on Sunday a man entered the shop armed with a sawn-off shotgun and forced two sales assistants to remove cash from the tills before running off in the direction of the Dublin Road. It is believed that a red Peugeot Hatchback car may have been used as a getaway vehicle.
The robber is described as 6' 1' tall, of thin build, and heavy hooded bloodshot eyes. He was wearing blue jeans; a blue sports top, and light coloured trainers. He covered his face and nose with a black and white scarf and also wore a baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Antrim on 028 9446 3555 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/SP)
At around 9.10am on Sunday a man entered the shop armed with a sawn-off shotgun and forced two sales assistants to remove cash from the tills before running off in the direction of the Dublin Road. It is believed that a red Peugeot Hatchback car may have been used as a getaway vehicle.
The robber is described as 6' 1' tall, of thin build, and heavy hooded bloodshot eyes. He was wearing blue jeans; a blue sports top, and light coloured trainers. He covered his face and nose with a black and white scarf and also wore a baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Antrim on 028 9446 3555 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MB/SP)
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