Armed robbery Bookmakers, Lisburn
25 Feb 2010
Police in Lisburn are appealing for information following an armed robbery of a Bookmakers shop yesterday morning (Wednesday 24 February).
Around 9:30am a man with his face covered entered the premises and threatened a member of staff with a handgun. He forced the staff member to open the safe before making off through a back exit with a sum of money.
The robber is described as 20 to 25 years old, 5' 8" tall, and was wearing a navy blue raincoat jacket with the hood up, a black football scarf with red or white lines and black woollen gloves.
Anyone who witnessed the robbery or who has any information is asked to contact police at Lisburn on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
