01/09/2014
Woman Robbed In Newtownabbey
A woman has been attacked in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
Her bag, which contained money, was stolen by two men, shortly after noon at the Diamond in Rathcoole on Saturday afternoon.
A police spokesperson said: "It is believed that the males took a black sports bag containing a sum of money during the incident."
The victim was not injured, however, she was left badly shaken.
One man is described as 5"10, of slim build and wearing a grey/black hooded top. The other man is described as 5"8, of stocky build with grey balding hair.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
Her bag, which contained money, was stolen by two men, shortly after noon at the Diamond in Rathcoole on Saturday afternoon.
A police spokesperson said: "It is believed that the males took a black sports bag containing a sum of money during the incident."
The victim was not injured, however, she was left badly shaken.
One man is described as 5"10, of slim build and wearing a grey/black hooded top. The other man is described as 5"8, of stocky build with grey balding hair.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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