04/06/2013
Other News In Brief
Masked Men Hijack Car
Two men wearing masks have hijacked a car in west Belfast.
A black Vauxhall Vectra parked in Milfort Street was hijacked by the men at about 09:10 on Monday morning.
The hijackers got into the vehicle and forced the motorist to drive to a nearby address.
They then told the man to get out before driving off.
Men Charged Over Armed Robbery
Two men have been charged by detectives investigating an armed robbery at a County Tyrone shop.
The incident occurred at about 22:00 on Sunday in Dungannon.
A man armed with a knife entered the shop in the Donaghmore Road area and ordered a staff member to hand over cash.
Money was handed over to the robber, who was wearing a pink balaclava.
The men aged, 20 and 30, are due to appear at Omagh Magistrates' Court today.
PSNI Appeal Over Tyrone Woman
The PSNI has released an appeal over a 34-year-old woman from County Tyrone who has been missing since 13 May.
Charlotte Murray is originally from the Omagh area but her last known address was in The Moy.
Charlotte was reported to police as missing on Monday 13 May but family or friends have not had contact with her since the beginning of November 2012.
She is described as being approx 5'4" tall, of slim build with blue eyes. Her picture can be seen on the PSNI website.
Police have requested Charlotte or anyone who knows of her whereabouts to contact them at CID in Dungannon on 0845 600 8000.
£12k Confiscation Against Lisburn Man
A Confiscation Order to the value of £12,303 has been carried out against a Lisburn man at Craigavon Crown Court.
61-year-old Eric Jeffers of Portmore Avenue, Lisburn, had claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit on the grounds of being a full time carer who had no savings or other source of income.
But Mr Jeffers failed to declare he had savings in excess of the allowed thresholds.
He received £14,160 in benefits he was not entitled to over a five-year period.
The defendant pleaded guilty on 20 November 2012 to three charges of failing to declare his true circumstances.
He has until 30 November 2013 to satisfy the order.
(IT/MH)
Two men wearing masks have hijacked a car in west Belfast.
A black Vauxhall Vectra parked in Milfort Street was hijacked by the men at about 09:10 on Monday morning.
The hijackers got into the vehicle and forced the motorist to drive to a nearby address.
They then told the man to get out before driving off.
Men Charged Over Armed Robbery
Two men have been charged by detectives investigating an armed robbery at a County Tyrone shop.
The incident occurred at about 22:00 on Sunday in Dungannon.
A man armed with a knife entered the shop in the Donaghmore Road area and ordered a staff member to hand over cash.
Money was handed over to the robber, who was wearing a pink balaclava.
The men aged, 20 and 30, are due to appear at Omagh Magistrates' Court today.
PSNI Appeal Over Tyrone Woman
The PSNI has released an appeal over a 34-year-old woman from County Tyrone who has been missing since 13 May.
Charlotte Murray is originally from the Omagh area but her last known address was in The Moy.
Charlotte was reported to police as missing on Monday 13 May but family or friends have not had contact with her since the beginning of November 2012.
She is described as being approx 5'4" tall, of slim build with blue eyes. Her picture can be seen on the PSNI website.
Police have requested Charlotte or anyone who knows of her whereabouts to contact them at CID in Dungannon on 0845 600 8000.
£12k Confiscation Against Lisburn Man
A Confiscation Order to the value of £12,303 has been carried out against a Lisburn man at Craigavon Crown Court.
61-year-old Eric Jeffers of Portmore Avenue, Lisburn, had claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit on the grounds of being a full time carer who had no savings or other source of income.
But Mr Jeffers failed to declare he had savings in excess of the allowed thresholds.
He received £14,160 in benefits he was not entitled to over a five-year period.
The defendant pleaded guilty on 20 November 2012 to three charges of failing to declare his true circumstances.
He has until 30 November 2013 to satisfy the order.
(IT/MH)
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