19/10/2006
Shots fired during County Antrim robbery
A number of shots have been fired during a robbery in County Antrim earlier today.
At around 7.30am, the crew of a cash delivery van were approached by the occupants of a red coloured Toyota Carina, while making a delivery to the Tully Road area of Crumlin.
The robbers made off with a cash box containing a substantial amount of money.
No one was injured during the ordeal.
Police in County Antrim have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, noticed the red coloured Toyota Corina in the area around the time of the theft, or for anyone who may have spotted a metallic blue, old style Saab in the area just before the incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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At around 7.30am, the crew of a cash delivery van were approached by the occupants of a red coloured Toyota Carina, while making a delivery to the Tully Road area of Crumlin.
The robbers made off with a cash box containing a substantial amount of money.
No one was injured during the ordeal.
Police in County Antrim have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, noticed the red coloured Toyota Corina in the area around the time of the theft, or for anyone who may have spotted a metallic blue, old style Saab in the area just before the incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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