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24/01/2007
Armed Robbery In Belfast
Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in the vicinity of the Belfast Institute at Tower Street.
At around 9.45pm a man and woman outside the college were approached by a man armed with a knife. He demanded money of the man and then grabbed the woman's handbag before pushing her to the ground.
Both were uninjured but shocked by their ordeal.
The man is described as being in his early twenties, 5' 8" and of slim build wearing a black jacket with red or orange trim.
Anyone in the area who noticed suspicious activity are asked to call Police in Strand Town on 0845 600 8000 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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At around 9.45pm a man and woman outside the college were approached by a man armed with a knife. He demanded money of the man and then grabbed the woman's handbag before pushing her to the ground.
Both were uninjured but shocked by their ordeal.
The man is described as being in his early twenties, 5' 8" and of slim build wearing a black jacket with red or orange trim.
Anyone in the area who noticed suspicious activity are asked to call Police in Strand Town on 0845 600 8000 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
(DS/SP)
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