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26/09/2006
Attempted robbery in south Belfast
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a cash and carry premises in south Belfast at the weekend.
The incident happened at around 5.20pm on Sunday, when three masked man, one armed with a handgun, entered the security cabin at the Linfield Industrial Estate and tied up the security guard.
The men waited for some time, before entering the cash and carry premises, where they confronted three members of staff and tied them up with cable ties.
The robbers attempted to open a safe, but failed and proceeded to make off with CCTV footage and mobile phones belonging to staff.
The thieves are all said to have been wearing balaclavas and gloves, and were between 5'8 and 6 feet tall, of medium to stocky build, and with Belfast accents.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, or who may have any information in connection with it, are asked to contact police in south Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
The incident happened at around 5.20pm on Sunday, when three masked man, one armed with a handgun, entered the security cabin at the Linfield Industrial Estate and tied up the security guard.
The men waited for some time, before entering the cash and carry premises, where they confronted three members of staff and tied them up with cable ties.
The robbers attempted to open a safe, but failed and proceeded to make off with CCTV footage and mobile phones belonging to staff.
The thieves are all said to have been wearing balaclavas and gloves, and were between 5'8 and 6 feet tall, of medium to stocky build, and with Belfast accents.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, or who may have any information in connection with it, are asked to contact police in south Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
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