24/01/2018
Armed Man Robs Shop In South Belfast
A man, armed with a suspected firearm, has robbed a shop in south Belfast.
The incident happened at commercial premises on the Lisburn Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 23 January.
The man threatened a staff member and a customer and made off with a sum of cash.
The suspect had a cloth over his face and was wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans with turn-ups and black shoes with white soles.
No-one was injured however the two victims were left shaken.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The incident happened at commercial premises on the Lisburn Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 23 January.
The man threatened a staff member and a customer and made off with a sum of cash.
The suspect had a cloth over his face and was wearing a black hooded top, blue jeans with turn-ups and black shoes with white soles.
No-one was injured however the two victims were left shaken.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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