24/06/2015

Woman Robs Off-Licence In East Belfast

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman robbed an off-licence in east Belfast at knifepoint on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 11.40pm at premises on the Gilnahirk Road.

The robber engaged in a conversation with a female shop assistant before producing a knife and demanding money.

She made off on foot with a sum of cash.

She is described as being in her 50's or 60's, of medium build and her upper front teeth were missing.

She was wearing a black wide-rimmed 'wedding' style hat, black sunglasses, a black short sleeved blouse with a white floral pattern and black leather gloves.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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