15/02/2012

Armed Robbery On Crumlin Road

Detectives in North Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery in the Crumlin Road area on Tuesday evening.

At approximately 7.45pm, a man armed with a suspected firearm entered a commercial premises. The man made off with a sum of cash and a quantity of cigarettes and he left on foot in the direction of Bilston Road. No-one was injured in the incident.

Police said the man was wearing a blue Adidas jacket and a black curly wig.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CID in Antrim Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000. Those wanting to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(DW)


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