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13/12/2005
Police link robberies in south Belfast
Police say they believe two robberies in the Finaghy area of south Belfast on Monday could be linked.
The first robbery took place at around 6.40pm at a petrol station on Finaghy Road North.
A man armed with a knife entered the shop and threatened staff before taking cash from the till.
Around 20 minutes later a man in his late 20's and who was also brandishing a knife robbed a shop at nearby Finaghy Crossroads. He demanded cash before leaving on foot.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 0800 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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The first robbery took place at around 6.40pm at a petrol station on Finaghy Road North.
A man armed with a knife entered the shop and threatened staff before taking cash from the till.
Around 20 minutes later a man in his late 20's and who was also brandishing a knife robbed a shop at nearby Finaghy Crossroads. He demanded cash before leaving on foot.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 0800 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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