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08/09/2006
Armed robbery in south Belfast
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station yesterday evening.
The incident happened at around 10.30pm, when a man armed with a knife entered the premises in the Finaghy area of the Upper Lisburn Road, and threatened a member of staff.
He then ordered the employee to hand over a sum of cash, before making off in a silver coloured car driven by a female.
The car was later stopped by police in the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, and the man and woman were both arrested and are currently being questioned in relation with the incident.
Anyone with any information in connection with the robbery are asked to contact police at Lisburn Road on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened at around 10.30pm, when a man armed with a knife entered the premises in the Finaghy area of the Upper Lisburn Road, and threatened a member of staff.
He then ordered the employee to hand over a sum of cash, before making off in a silver coloured car driven by a female.
The car was later stopped by police in the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, and the man and woman were both arrested and are currently being questioned in relation with the incident.
Anyone with any information in connection with the robbery are asked to contact police at Lisburn Road on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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