08/08/2016

Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Co Tyrone

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

The incident happened at premises in the Carland Road area at around 10.20pm on Friday, 05 August.

A man, armed with a knife, threatened a female member of staff before jumping over the counter and stealing a sum of cash from the till.

He made off on foot in the direction of Cookstown.

The suspect has been described as around 5ft 7inches tall and slim. He was wearing a red makeshift balaclava, a dark coloured beanie hat, a dark waterproof jacket, dark track bottoms and woollen gloves.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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