15/06/2015

Police Appeal After Man Robs Shop In Belfast

An armed man robbed a shop in Belfast on Sunday morning.

The man, armed with a hammer, threatened staff at the premises on the Belmont Road and demanded money shortly after 9.30am.

He made off with a sum of cash.

The man, believed to be around 20 years old, is described as 5’ 10” tall and he was wearing a black tracksuit and a black cap.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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