Robbery, Lurgan
19 Feb 2010
Detectives are appealing for information about the robbery of a cash-in-transit van in Lurgan, County Armagh.
Just after 1pm on Friday 19 February it was reported that a man carrying what appeared to be a handgun had approached the vehicle when it was making a delivery at Derrymacash Road. A female member of delivery staff was forced to hand over cash. There are no reports of any injuries at this stage.
Initial enquiries suggest that the thief used a VW Golf car to make his escape. A sum of cash in a cash box was stolen.
The man is described as 5'7, slight build, wearing a dark hooded jumper. It is believed that at least one other male was involved.
The car was found a short time later in a laneway off Kinnego Embankment Road.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in these areas should contact detectives by calling 0845 600 8000, alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
