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24/11/2006
Security van robbed in County Down
Detectives in County Down have appealed for information following the robbery of a cash in transit van earlier today.
The incident happened at around 10.30am, when a member of security staff who was making a delivery to an address in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick, was approached by a man who demanded that he hand over a cash box.
The man challenged the robber, however he managed to escape with a box containing documents.
The security man was not injured during the robbery, but was left shaken by his ordeal.
Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or noticed anything in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened at around 10.30am, when a member of security staff who was making a delivery to an address in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick, was approached by a man who demanded that he hand over a cash box.
The man challenged the robber, however he managed to escape with a box containing documents.
The security man was not injured during the robbery, but was left shaken by his ordeal.
Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or noticed anything in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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