04/03/2015

Three Men Sought Following Robbery

Three men are being sought by police following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Craigavon.

At around 6pm on Tuesday (4 March), three men entered the premises, understood to be Lidl, at Highfield Park.

The men, who were armed with knives, threatened staff before making off with a small sum of cash.

No one was injured in the incident but staff are said to have been left shaken.

Police have said one of the men was wearing a black hoodie and tracksuit bottoms, with black and white trainers. He also had a black scarf over his face.

The second male was wearing a grey hoodie and tracksuit bottoms and has been described as stocky. He also used a black scarf to cover his face. The third man wore a red and black zip-up top, light blue jeans, dark footwear, and a black scarf. He is said to have been of average build and around 5ft 10. They spoke with local accents.

(JP)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

06 March 2024
Man Arrested For Headbutting Female Police Officer
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Newry for assaulting a police officer. While responding to a domestic related report, a local female officer was headbutted to the head, which caused swelling and bruising. The officer was seen by medical staff and her injuries were not more serious and she felt well enough to remain on duty.
30 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Economy Ministers Commits To 'Unlocking Potential' Of NI's Entrepreneurs The Department for the Economy will work to develop solutions that unlock the potential that exists within all NI's entrepreneurs, Minister Conor Murphy has said. The Minister was speaking at the 'Time to Change' event held in the Long Gallery, Stormont.
13 February 2024
Lidl Plans Three New Stores In Bangor, Craigavon And Dungannon
Lidl Northern Ireland has launched plans for three new stores in Bangor, Craigavon and Dungannon, as part of their plans to enhance and expand its growing store network across the region.
19 March 2024
Appeal Following Serious Assault And Robbery In Antrim
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Antrim during the early hours of Monday, 18 March. The 26-year-old was walking in an alleyway adjacent to Seacash Drive at around 3.50am when he was approached by two men.
17 January 2024
Two Men Arrested Following Assault In Armagh
Two men have been arrested in connection with an assault in Armagh on Tuesday, 16 January. Shortly after 2.20pm, it was reported to police that a man, aged in his 50s, has been assaulted in a house in the Ballynahone Crescent area. Officers attended and arrested two men, aged 40 and 53, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.