08/12/2004

Police appeal following robbery in Glengormley

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a hire shop in Glengormley on Tuesday.

Shortly before 6pm an employee at HSS Hire Shop on the Mallusk Road was approached by two masked men, one of whom was carrying a baton, and forced to open the premises. The men then loaded a waiting van with power tools, sanders and cutting discs.

Immediately afterward another white box lorry, fitted with a tail lift, arrived with two men on board and this vehicle was loaded with tools before both lorries fled the scene.

There was no report of an injury to the employee.

Police are urging anyone who can assist them to contact detectives at Newtownabbey on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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