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16/08/2006
Attempted robbery in Newry
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an attempted robbery yesterday afternoon.
The incident happened at around 2pm, when a male, armed with a knife, entered a shop at a service station on the Warrenpoint Road in Newry.
The male walked around the shop for a few minutes before producing a large knife and grabbing a young female member of staff and demanded cash.
The assailant then grabbed a second young female staff member and again demanded that she hand over a sum of money.
One of the girls then screamed and when the owner of the premises appeared, the male fled empty handed.
The robber is said to have been wearing a hooded top, and had a scarf covering his face.
No one was hurt during the incident, however the shop assistants were left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in relation to it, are asked to contact detectives in Newry on 02830 265500, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
The incident happened at around 2pm, when a male, armed with a knife, entered a shop at a service station on the Warrenpoint Road in Newry.
The male walked around the shop for a few minutes before producing a large knife and grabbing a young female member of staff and demanded cash.
The assailant then grabbed a second young female staff member and again demanded that she hand over a sum of money.
One of the girls then screamed and when the owner of the premises appeared, the male fled empty handed.
The robber is said to have been wearing a hooded top, and had a scarf covering his face.
No one was hurt during the incident, however the shop assistants were left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in relation to it, are asked to contact detectives in Newry on 02830 265500, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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