26/07/2006

Medication stolen during robbery

Police in west Belfast are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Ardmona Parade area of the city.

The break-in happened sometime last night, and was discovered just before 12.30am this morning.

During the incident, robbers stole ten 200mg injections of Clopixol, and police have warned that if taken without medical supervision, they can be extremely dangerous.

Anyone who may know of the whereabouts of the drugs, or who may have any information in connection with the robbery, should contact police at Grosvenor Road on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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