A woman was robbed at gunpoint by a masked man near Lisburn today.
The incident occurred shortly after 11.30 a.m. when a woman driving a Ford Escort car stopped to move a gate which was blocking the road. A masked man armed with a handgun approached and got into her car.
The car was later located two miles from the scene. The woman was shocked but not injured
Several orange-coloured cylindrical canisters about six inches long containing cash or cheques were missing from the car. Anyone who finds one of these canisters is asked to contact Lisburn RUC station on 650222, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 5551111.