Cigarettes and cash stolen during armed robbery in Co Antrim

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Sunday, 1 November 2020 12:23

By Brett Campbell

By Q Radio News

A shop in Ballymena has been targeted by a knife-wielding robber.

The assailant - described as around 6ft tall and wearing a navy hooded fur coat - entered premises on Cushendall Road just before 9am this morning.

He waved the blade at staff before making off with a cigarettes and cash.

Police are appealing for information.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a shop in the Ballymena area on Sunday morning.

"Just before 9.00 am, it was reported that a man armed with a knife entered a shop on the Cushendall Road, waved the knife at staff and made off with a quantity of cigarettes and cash.

"The man is described as being around six foot in height and wearing a dark navy hooded fur coat.

"Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference numbers 668 of 01/11/20."