Shop assistant threatened with knife during armed robbery - man escapes with sum of money

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a commercial premises in the Larne Road Link area of Ballymena on Tuesday.
By Jonathan McCambridge
Published 25th Nov 2020, 09:31 BST
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Police have appealed for information

At around 8:20pm on Tuesday evening, one man entered a commercial premises.

He was reported to have been wearing a black puffer jacket with stripes on the hood and the right shoulder, a camouflage peak hat, blue jeans and white trainers.

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The man was also described to be around 5ft 7in and was carrying a kitchen knife.

The individual pointed the knife at the shop assistant telling them to open the till demanding money.

He then left on foot with a sum of money in the direction of Harryville.

Enquires are ongoing and police would appeal for anyone who may have information to contact them on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1751 24/11/20.

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A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime