26/04/2016

Police Release Images Of Two People Over Robbery In North Belfast

Police investigating a robbery in north Belfast have released images of two people they would like to speak to.

The armed robbery happened at a shop on the Antrim road on Saturday 31 October last year.

A man entered the shop armed with a claw hammer and threatened female staff members. He made off with a sum of cash in the direction of Grey's Lane.

Inspector Nigel Snoddy said: "Enquiries into the incident have led us to believe that the man and woman whose images have been released could possibly assist us with our investigation. If you recognise either person or have any information about this robbery I would ask you to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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