28/01/2015

Police Investigate Armed Robbery In Co Antrim

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Crumlin, Co Antrim.

It is understood a man, believed to have been armed, entered the shop on Main Street at about 23:00 on Tuesday.

The man demanded money and cigarettes from staff.

PSNI Detective Inspector David Skelly said: "I would appeal to anyone with any information about this incident to contact CID at Antrim Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.

"Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."

The man is described as being in his mid to late 20s and was wearing a dark coloured hooded top.

(MH/CD)


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