29/04/2015

CCTV Images Of Armed Robbery In South Belfast Released

Police have released CCTV images of an armed robbery which occurred at an off-licence in south Belfast on 15 February.

The man armed with a knife slipped and fell on the floor of the premises on the Ormeau Road and made off with a sum of cash.

Staff were also threatened by the man, however no-one is believed to have been injured.

He is described as around 6ft in height, slim with short dark hair.

He was wearing a red ‘fleece’ jacket with white writing across the centre, a pair of dark blue jeans, black and white shoes, a sheepskin coloured hat with long ear warmers and a pair of brown rimmed sunglasses.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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