Bank bag robbery suspect in custody
Created: Nov 13, 2010 10:00 AM
Police officers stand thigh deep in marshland and brush search outside of the Transport Control Department last night after a Shield Security truck that was carrying money was robbed.
A man was arrested last night after a bag of money was snatched from a security guard at TCD.A Police spokesman said the theft took place just before 4.45 p.m. in the TCD parking lot, North Street, Pembroke."It appears that a security guard was accosted by an unknown man who took a bag containing a quantity of cash and attempted to make good his escape.
A man was arrested last night after a bag of money was snatched from a security guard at TCD.
A Police spokesman said the theft took place just before 4.45 p.m. in the TCD parking lot, North Street, Pembroke.
"It appears that a security guard was accosted by an unknown man who took a bag containing a quantity of cash and attempted to make good his escape.
"The suspect was apprehended and the surrounding area was searched by Police to locate the bag and its contents."
The spokesman said inquiries into the incident were ongoing and asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
It is understood no weapons were involved.
