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| An armed man who robbed a couple at their County Tyrone guesthouse stayed there as a visitor, police believe. | |
| The man stole a shotgun and car from the couple after breaking into their house in the Newtownstewart area just after 2200 GMT on Tuesday. | The man stole a shotgun and car from the couple after breaking into their house in the Newtownstewart area just after 2200 GMT on Tuesday. |
| Police searched a derelict farm close to the house on the Plumbridge Road after the stolen car was abandoned there, however, nothing was found. | Police searched a derelict farm close to the house on the Plumbridge Road after the stolen car was abandoned there, however, nothing was found. |
| A PSNI spokesperson said a helicopter was now being used to look for the man. | A PSNI spokesperson said a helicopter was now being used to look for the man. |
| The robber, who was armed with a knife, assaulted the man and threatened his wife during the robbery. | The robber, who was armed with a knife, assaulted the man and threatened his wife during the robbery. |
| He also stole ammunition from the Anglers' Rest guesthouse on the Killymore Road. | |
| Police have warned the public not to approach the man. | |
| He is described as aged in his mid 30s and about 5ft 8ins tall of muscular build, with short black hair, a round face and prominent eyes. | He is described as aged in his mid 30s and about 5ft 8ins tall of muscular build, with short black hair, a round face and prominent eyes. |
| It is thought he comes from the Belfast area but may have been living recently in Leeds. | It is thought he comes from the Belfast area but may have been living recently in Leeds. |
| It is believed he may have stayed at the couple's bed and breakfast accommodation on 9 November. |