Police investigate armed robbery in Thessaloniki

An undisclosed number of armed assailants barged into the offices of a company in the Efkarpia region of Thessaloniki and made off with 180,000 euros, local authorities said Thursday.

According to the 71-year-old company owner, the suspects entered the premises at noon on Tuesday and took off with a safe, checks, documents, jewelry and 10 gold sovereigns.

Police are investigating.