13/12/2017
Masked Man Armed with Hatchet Robs Bingo Hall In Portadown
A masked man, armed with a hatchet, has threatened workers at a bingo hall in Portadown.
The incident occurred at around 9pm on Tuesday, 12 December.
The man threatened staff and made off with a sum of cash.
No-one was injured.
The man has been described as being around 6ft 3inches tall and of medium build. He was wearing a hooded top, with a lighter coloured lining to the hood, and dark jeans.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The incident occurred at around 9pm on Tuesday, 12 December.
The man threatened staff and made off with a sum of cash.
No-one was injured.
The man has been described as being around 6ft 3inches tall and of medium build. He was wearing a hooded top, with a lighter coloured lining to the hood, and dark jeans.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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