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08/02/2016
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a shop in Co Antrim.
The incident happened in the Scotch Quarter area of Carrickfergus at around 8.50pm on Saturday.
Two men wearing masks and dark clothing entered the newsagents. One of the men was armed with a suspected firearm and they made off on foot with a sum of money and tobacco.
No-one was injured in the incident.
Detective Constable Loreen Glenn said: "I would appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, or anyone who knows anything about this armed robbery, to contact detectives at Ballymena 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."
(CD/JP)
The incident happened in the Scotch Quarter area of Carrickfergus at around 8.50pm on Saturday.
Two men wearing masks and dark clothing entered the newsagents. One of the men was armed with a suspected firearm and they made off on foot with a sum of money and tobacco.
No-one was injured in the incident.
Detective Constable Loreen Glenn said: "I would appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, or anyone who knows anything about this armed robbery, to contact detectives at Ballymena 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."
(CD/JP)
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