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Police appeal over armed robbery, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 15:52, Monday March 12th, 2012.

Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at GLJ Recycling, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin this morning (Monday March 12).

At approximately 8.45am, two men holding what looked like shot guns arrived at the premises in a vehicle and demanded money from employees.

The first man is described as approximately 5ft 10in tall wearing a green three quarter length jacket.

The second man is described as 5ft 8in tall, of stocky build wearing a dirty high visibility jacket.

Both men were wearing black balaclavas.

Police said they stole a significant amount of cash and made off out of the Industrial Estate in a Grey Vauxhall Astra.

No-one was injured in the incident.

If anyone has any information about the incident, may have seen the men or the car they are asked to call Gwent Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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