06/02/2018

Armed Man Robs Shop In West Belfast

A man armed with a handgun has robbed a shop in west Belfast.

The incident happened at premises in the Suffolk Road area just after 9.45pm on Monday, 05 February.

The man threatened staff and made off with a sum of money and cigarettes.

He has been described as medium build and was wearing black jacket and blue denim jeans. He had his face covered with a scarf.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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