asked the Minister for Justice the number of unarmed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978.
Written Answers. - Armed and Unarmed Robberies.
The number of unarmed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978 was 430.
480.
asked the Minister for Justice the number of armed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October, 1978.
The number of armed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978 was 180.
481.
asked the Minister for Justice the total amount taken in armed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978; and the amount recovered.
Property to the value of £1,663,847.05 was reported taken during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978 and the amount recovered was £31,145.00.
The property reported taken consisted of the following:—
Cash |
£1,201,692.25 |
Jewellery |
£338,774.00 |
Cheques |
£29,753.77 |
Postal Orders |
£12,275.00 |
Stamps |
£6,988.40 |
Social Welfare Stamps |
£21,988.63 |
Miscellaneous |
£52,375.00 |
482.
asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons arrested in connection with armed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978.
The number of persons arrested in connection with armed robberies during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978 was 72.
483.
asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons sentenced for taking part in armed robberies committed since 1 January 1978.
The number of persons sentenced during the period 1 January 1978 to 4 October 1978 for taking part in armed robberies committed during that period was eight.