Man claiming to be armed robs Armagh service station

Police are investigating reports a man, who claimed to be armed with a gun, threatened staff at a service station in Armagh.

It happened on the Moy Road area yesterday (Friday) afternoon shortly after 4 PM.

He demanded cash before reportedly getting into a black Shogun jeep.

He is described as being approximately six feet tall, of thin build and wearing a navy coat, black jogging bottoms and a snood.

Inspector Mills said: “At approximately 4.35pm we received a report that a man, claiming to be armed with a gun had entered the premises and threatened staff.

“He demanded that they hand over cash before making off.

“The man is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, of thin build and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a navy-colored coat, black jogging bottoms and a snood.

“He was seen getting into a black Shogun jeep, with a wheel on the back with no rear license plate and the front one taped up.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, have any footage or information that could assist with enquiries, to contact police on101 quoting reference 724 of 02/09/22.”

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