Aggravated robbery at Moorhouse Avenue business

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jan 22, 2026 |
Police / file

Police have been called to a commercial property on Moorhouse Avenue following an aggravated robbery early this morning.

A police spokesperson said officers were called just after 1.30am after reports two people had threatened staff at the premises with weapons.

The offenders stole items before fleeing the scene in a recently stolen vehicle, the spokesperson said.

The vehicle was located abandoned a short time later.

Police said enquiries are ongoing.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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