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15/07/2024
Investigation Launches Following Hijacking In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following reports a van has been hijacked in west Belfast.
The driver of a Renault Traffic Van was approached by a man armed with a knife in the Ross Road area on Saturday, 13 July.
Detective Sergeant Magee said: "The man, threatened the victim and subsequently took the van.
"The van was discovered a short time later in the nearby Ardmoulin Close.
"Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a man believed to be in his late teens, of thin build and wearing a light grey hoody, grey bottoms and trainers in the area to get in touch.
"I would also appeal to anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist the investigation to contact 101 quoting reference 1548 of 13/07/24
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
The driver of a Renault Traffic Van was approached by a man armed with a knife in the Ross Road area on Saturday, 13 July.
Detective Sergeant Magee said: "The man, threatened the victim and subsequently took the van.
"The van was discovered a short time later in the nearby Ardmoulin Close.
"Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a man believed to be in his late teens, of thin build and wearing a light grey hoody, grey bottoms and trainers in the area to get in touch.
"I would also appeal to anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist the investigation to contact 101 quoting reference 1548 of 13/07/24
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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