Holyrood RCMP investigating armed robbery

February 23, 2017
Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Holyrood RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Holyrood pub last night.

Police received a call shortly before 10:30 p.m. last night stating that three masked and armed men entered the pub and demanded money from the staff and patrons.

All three men are described as Caucasian, in their early 20`s and wearing hoodies and blue jeans. They were last seen running towards the Holyrood Access Road at approximately 10:40 p.m. where they got into a waiting vehicle.

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the customers, cash register and the video lottery terminals.

There were no physical injuries during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Holyrood RCMP at (709) 229-2002. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP190 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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Contact information

Cpl. Trevor O'Keefe,
Media Relations Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
(709) 772-5926
Cell: 691-1615
trevor.okeefe@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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