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21/02/2007
Armed robbery in County Down
Police in County Down have appealed for information following an armed robbery yesterday evening.
The incident happened at around 11.50am, when a delivery was being made to an off-license in the Bryansburn Road area of Bangor.
During the incident, a white coloured Transit van reversed up beside the delivery van and two men got out leaving the driver in the vehicle.
The pair approached the delivery men and threatened them with a gun before making off with a large quantity of cigarettes.
Detectives investigating the robbery have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or noticed the white Transit van in the area before or after the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
The incident happened at around 11.50am, when a delivery was being made to an off-license in the Bryansburn Road area of Bangor.
During the incident, a white coloured Transit van reversed up beside the delivery van and two men got out leaving the driver in the vehicle.
The pair approached the delivery men and threatened them with a gun before making off with a large quantity of cigarettes.
Detectives investigating the robbery have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or noticed the white Transit van in the area before or after the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
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