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05/10/2023
Appeal Issued After Armed Man Hijacks Vehicle In Co Tyrone
Police are appealing for information after a man with a handgun hijacked a vehicle at a filling station in Co Tyrone.
The incident happened in the Main Street area of Trillick on Wednesday night, 04 October.
Detective Sergeant Reid said: "It was reported that at around 9.00pm the victim pulled into a filling station. When he was at the pay point a man got out of a dark-coloured Vauxhall Vectra which had pulled in behind him and immediately left the scene.
"The man who exited the Vauxhall ran towards the victim with what appeared to be a handgun before demanding the keys to the victim’s vehicle, a black BMW 316D SE, getting in and making off in the direction of Omagh. “Thankfully the victim did not receive any physical injuries, but he is understandably left shaken by his ordeal."
The suspect is described as approximately 5ft 9in tall, with a Northern Irish accent. He was wearing a brown padded jacket with the hood up.
Detective Sergeant Reid continued: "We would also be keen to speak to the driver of the Vauxhall, which came from Ballinamallard direction and left in the direction of Omagh. This vehicle had a damaged windscreen. "We are appealing for anyone with information who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may information about the vehicles involved, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1898 05/10/23.
"If you would prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
The incident happened in the Main Street area of Trillick on Wednesday night, 04 October.
Detective Sergeant Reid said: "It was reported that at around 9.00pm the victim pulled into a filling station. When he was at the pay point a man got out of a dark-coloured Vauxhall Vectra which had pulled in behind him and immediately left the scene.
"The man who exited the Vauxhall ran towards the victim with what appeared to be a handgun before demanding the keys to the victim’s vehicle, a black BMW 316D SE, getting in and making off in the direction of Omagh. “Thankfully the victim did not receive any physical injuries, but he is understandably left shaken by his ordeal."
The suspect is described as approximately 5ft 9in tall, with a Northern Irish accent. He was wearing a brown padded jacket with the hood up.
Detective Sergeant Reid continued: "We would also be keen to speak to the driver of the Vauxhall, which came from Ballinamallard direction and left in the direction of Omagh. This vehicle had a damaged windscreen. "We are appealing for anyone with information who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may information about the vehicles involved, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1898 05/10/23.
"If you would prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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