Newtownabbey worker threatened by masked men

Q Newsdesk

A man has been left shaken after he was threatened in his Newtownabbey workplace by two masked men.

The pair got out of a white van on the Dough Road shortly before 9 on Friday Night.

They forced the worker into the building and made him lie on the floor, before driving off with painting equipment.

A PSNI spokesperson said:

This must have been frightening for the worker who was only doing his job last night. Thankfully, he was not physically injured, but he has been left shaken by his ordeal. 

"The following items were reported stolen - a Graco King Air-Assisted Airless Paint Sprayer (serial number M08201806); a Graco King Airless Paint Sprayer (serial number M08201809) and a Graco King Airless Paint Sprayer (serial number M08201803). 

“The two suspects who remained with the man are described as being around 5’ 11’’. They are described as having worn dark-coloured snoods, dark-coloured beanie-style hats; dark-coloured combat-style bottoms and dark-hooded jackets with grey woollen gloves. 

“The driver is described as being in his late 30s/40s, and is reported to have worn a high vis vest with a jacket underneath."

Anyone with further information is being urged to contact police.