Man in Halloween mask steals cash box at gunpoint

Detectives in Omagh are appealing for information following the report of a robbery of a cash in transit van at Tattymoyle Road in Fintona on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Aug 2020, 10:29 BST
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Police have appealed for information

Detective Sergeant Brian Reid said: “It was reported that just after 1pm on Saturday afternoon, a male wearing a Halloween type mask and armed with a suspected firearm, threatened a security operative as he approached an ATM machine and made off with a cash box.

“The male got into the passenger seat of a waiting black coloured VW Golf car, with partial registration DV08, and made off from the scene.

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“The car was located on fire nearby at Barr Road a short time later.

“The security operative was left deeply shocked following the incident but was not physically injured.”

Detective Sergeant Reid continued: “Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with our investigation, is asked to call detectives in Omagh on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 940 08/08/20.

“Alternatively you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”