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12/01/2006
Failed robbery attempt in West Belfast
Police have appealed for witnesses following an attempted robbery in West Belfast.
A youth armed with a knife confronted a man in the car park of a leisure centre on the Andersonstown Road at around 5pm yesterday evening.
The youth demanded money but made off in a car when he was refused.
The car has been described as grey in colour and possibly a Toyota.
Meanwhile, armed robbers have threatened two teenage employees at a service station in Lisburn.
Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, demanded cash from staff at the business on the Carryduff Road at around 8.20pm.
The thieves stole a sum of money before escaping in a waiting car in the direction of Ballynahinch.
Police have appealed for anyone with information on either incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
A youth armed with a knife confronted a man in the car park of a leisure centre on the Andersonstown Road at around 5pm yesterday evening.
The youth demanded money but made off in a car when he was refused.
The car has been described as grey in colour and possibly a Toyota.
Meanwhile, armed robbers have threatened two teenage employees at a service station in Lisburn.
Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, demanded cash from staff at the business on the Carryduff Road at around 8.20pm.
The thieves stole a sum of money before escaping in a waiting car in the direction of Ballynahinch.
Police have appealed for anyone with information on either incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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