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12/12/2005
Police appeal over armed robbery in West Belfast
Police in West Belfast have appealed for information following a robbery at a bookmaker's premises on the Andersonstown Rd on Saturday afternoon December 10.
Police said that shortly before 3.45pm two men with scarves pulled up over their faces, one armed with a handgun the other a knife, entered the premises, which is situated opposite Moreland Park and close to Dunmisk Park.
One of the robbers then went behind the counter and ordered a member of staff to fill a bag with money. The robbers then fled with a sum of cash.
The robber, armed with the gun, is described as being around 5ft 9in in height and between 25-30 years old. He wore light blue jeans, a navy blue jacket, a navy blue baseball cap and had a black scarf over his face.
The second robber armed with a knife is described as being around 25-30 years old, 6 feet in height of thin build. He also was wearing blue jeans, a navy top, a navy baseball cap and had a scarf over his face.
Anyone who either witnessed this robbery or saw two men matching the above descriptions either prior to the robbery or who observed them making their escape with a black bag is urged to contact detectives at Grosvenor Rd on 0845 600 8000 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(SP/KMcA)
Police said that shortly before 3.45pm two men with scarves pulled up over their faces, one armed with a handgun the other a knife, entered the premises, which is situated opposite Moreland Park and close to Dunmisk Park.
One of the robbers then went behind the counter and ordered a member of staff to fill a bag with money. The robbers then fled with a sum of cash.
The robber, armed with the gun, is described as being around 5ft 9in in height and between 25-30 years old. He wore light blue jeans, a navy blue jacket, a navy blue baseball cap and had a black scarf over his face.
The second robber armed with a knife is described as being around 25-30 years old, 6 feet in height of thin build. He also was wearing blue jeans, a navy top, a navy baseball cap and had a scarf over his face.
Anyone who either witnessed this robbery or saw two men matching the above descriptions either prior to the robbery or who observed them making their escape with a black bag is urged to contact detectives at Grosvenor Rd on 0845 600 8000 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(SP/KMcA)
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