Police investigate hijacking of vehicle at hospital in Portadown

A man has been approached at a hospital and had his car hijacked in Portadown.

Police say it happened shortly before 6AM on Saturday, January 25th.

A PSNI spokesman said: "The driver of a silver Volkswagen Polo had been approached by a man outside a hospital in the Lurgan Road area shortly before 6am.

“The man got into the front passenger seat of the car, and threatened the victim, who drove a short distance to an industrial estate in the Carn Road area, where he exited the vehicle.

"The suspect took the keys and drove off, believed to be heading in the direction of the M12 and on to the M1.

"Thankfully, the victim was physically unharmed, although he was left shaken by the ordeal."

The PSNI has issued a description of a suspect they are searching for:

"The suspect was described as being aged in his 50s or 60s, of a slim build, around 5’ 10” tall, with a thick grey beard and wearing a dark-coloured hooded top.

"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have dashcam or other video footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 260 of 25/1/25.

"I would also appeal to anyone who sees a silver Volkswagen Polo, with the registration IGZ 3641, to contact us immediately."