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Armed robbery at Western Union

December 12, 2015

Armed robbery at  Western Union
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Scene outside Western Union in Cole Bay following this morning's armed robbery. (John Halley photo)

COLE BAY--Two armed men burst into Western Union in Cole Bay this morning scaring tellers and clients. The men are said to have fired off some shots before fleeing the scene. No one was harmed in the incident.

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Police have not made any arrest as yet.   It is not yet clear to Police what they took from the money courier business or how they fled the building.

Detectives collected statements from witnesses at the scene. The Forensics Department retrieved what evidence they could from the building.

Investigation is ongoing, according to Police Spokesman Chief Inspector Ricardo Henson. “Much details regarding this robbery is still unavailable,” he said. 

Armed robbery at Western Union

Source: https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/armed-robbery-at-western-union

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