Armed robbery, Markethill
12 Jan 2010
Police investigating an armed robbery at a filling station on Gosford Road, Markethill, County Armagh, on Saturday 9 January are appealing for information.
At around 8.30pm police received a report that two males wearing camouflage jackets and balaclavas had entered a shop. One of the males is believed to have been armed with a gun.
The men forced a female member of staff to hand over a sum of cash before making off. The staff member was physically unhurt but was very shaken by the incident.
Police are appealing for witnesses and can be contacted on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
