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16/05/2014
Investigation Into Armed Robbery, Andersonstown
Detectives at Woodbourne CID are investigating an armed robbery at a shopping centre in Andersonstown, Belfast yesterday.
It was reported that at around 15:00, a man entered a currency exchange business, threatened a female employee with a handgun and demanded money.
The robber then forced the employee to open the till and hand over a large sum of cash, which he placed in a bag before making off.
Police have described the thief as in his 40s or 50s and approximately 5' 7" tall. It is believed the man may have been dressed as a painter, wearing white overalls, a dust mask and carrying a tin of paint.
Anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the robbery or who can identify the male involved is asked to contact police on the new non-emergency number 101.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted 0800 555 111.
(IT/JP)
It was reported that at around 15:00, a man entered a currency exchange business, threatened a female employee with a handgun and demanded money.
The robber then forced the employee to open the till and hand over a large sum of cash, which he placed in a bag before making off.
Police have described the thief as in his 40s or 50s and approximately 5' 7" tall. It is believed the man may have been dressed as a painter, wearing white overalls, a dust mask and carrying a tin of paint.
Anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the robbery or who can identify the male involved is asked to contact police on the new non-emergency number 101.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted 0800 555 111.
(IT/JP)
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