Armed Robbery, Holywood
06 Jul 2010
Detectives in North Down are appealing for information following a vehicle hihacking and robbery in Holywood on Monday 5 July.
Shortly before 4pm, a male brandishing a firearm approached the male driver of a parcel delivery van in the Hibernia Street area of the town. He got into the vehicle and instructed the driver to make his way to Humber Court in the Dee Street area of east Belfast.
A group of males then started lifting parcels from the back of the van into a white old-shaped Mazda. The male was then told to wait 10 minutes before contacting anyone and the culprits made off.
Detectives are investigating and would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Hibernia Street area of Holywood or the Humber Court area of east Belfast to contact them. Anyone with information should contact detectives in Bangor on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
