05/09/2006

Armed robbery at County Down bookmakers

Police in County Down have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a bookmakers yesterday evening.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm, when two men, armed with handguns, entered the premises in the Main Street area of Dundrum, and threatened staff, before making off with an undisclosed sum of cash

One of the robbers is described as being of heavy build, and was wearing a green jacket, jeans and a brown hat.

He was also wearing a pair of blue surgical gloves and was carrying a black bag.

The other man is described as being of thin build, and was wearing a black and white striped top, jeans, olive coloured jacket, white trainers, a light blue hat and surgical gloves.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information in relation to it, should contact police on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF)

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