28/08/2006
Newsagent robbed in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following a robbery at a newsagents at the weekend.
Two men entered the shop on the Andersonstown Road at around 5.50pm on Saturday evening, and after a short time, one of the men jumped over the counter and stole the contents of two tills and a cash box.
The robbers then made off on foot with a substantial amount of money.
No one was injured during the incident.
Both men are described as being in their early 20's, one is said to be around 5'7in in height, with fair hair – shaved at the sides, and was wearing a white and sky blue coloured T-shirt, with blue jeans.
The second man is described as being around 5'9in height, of slim build, and with dark hair.
He is thought to have been wearing a white coloured T-shirt, with a navy trim.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area before the robbery, are asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
Two men entered the shop on the Andersonstown Road at around 5.50pm on Saturday evening, and after a short time, one of the men jumped over the counter and stole the contents of two tills and a cash box.
The robbers then made off on foot with a substantial amount of money.
No one was injured during the incident.
Both men are described as being in their early 20's, one is said to be around 5'7in in height, with fair hair – shaved at the sides, and was wearing a white and sky blue coloured T-shirt, with blue jeans.
The second man is described as being around 5'9in height, of slim build, and with dark hair.
He is thought to have been wearing a white coloured T-shirt, with a navy trim.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area before the robbery, are asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
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