Robbery, Newtownabbey
06 Jul 2009
Detectives in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a fast food outlet on the Longwood Road.
On Monday 6 July it was reported that, shortly before 8.15am, a man armed with what is thought to have been a shotgun made off with a sum of money.
He is described as being in his late 20s, 6ft 3" tall, of stocky build and with an English accent. He had a piercing over one eyebrow and is thought to have made off in a red scrambler-type motorcycle. He was wearing a red helmet and was carrying a red bag and a yellow high-visibility vest. He was also was wearing a padded red and black leather jacket along with black leather trousers.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or who may have seen the motorcycle, which is thought to have had a broken front light and was missing a number plate.
Anyone who can help should contact 0845 600 8000, alternatively the Crimestoppers charity can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
