Portadown filling station robbery appeal

Police in Portadown have appealed for information following a robbery at a filling station in the Bridge Street area of Portadown on Tuesday July 17.

One of two men who entered the shop asked for cigarettes, but he then produced a hammer and demanded money from the till. Police said that the second man was carrying a screw-driver. Both men then took an undisclosed amount of money from tills and a quanitity of cigarettes before making off.

The two staff on duty at the filling station were not injured.

A police spokesperson described the first man as being in his late 40s and around 5ft 6ins tall with grey hair. He was wearing a red hooded jacket with a black stripe down each arm. He was also wearing blue jeans, black gloves and a black baseball cap.

The second man was described as being around 6ft tall and of stocky build with brown hair. He was wearing a navy or grey fleece with dark bottoms and white trainers. He was also wearing glasses.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area and noticed any suspicious activity to contact them on: 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by telephoning Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

(SP/KMcA)