Shop robbed by men with iron bar

Police are appealing for information following the report of an armed robbery at commercial premises on Lurgan Road, Portadown yesterday evening, (Tuesday, January 22).
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Shortly before 6.45pm two men, both wearing boiler suits and balaclavas entered the shop and demanded the female staff member open the till. Both men then stole the contents from the till. It‘s believed they made off on foot towards Lurgan.

One of the men was brandishing what is believed to be a metal bar.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The member of staff was not injured during this incident, however, she has been left extremely shocked.

PSNIPSNI
PSNI

Detective Sergeant Kelly Foley appealed to anyone who has information that could assist detectives with their enquiries to contact them at Lurgan on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1151 22/01/19.