25/07/2013

Man Robs Shop In South Belfast

A man armed with a knife robbed a shop in south Belfast on Wednesday at around 8.30pm.

The robber entered the shop on the Ormeau Road and threatened a member of staff.

He made off with a sum of money and it is believed he got into a maroon coloured car.

The worker was badly shaken, but was not injured in the incident.

The man was described as being approximately 6 ft tall, skinny build and in his mid 20s. He was wearing a grey hoodie and black tracksuit bottoms.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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