24/04/2019
Man Armed With Suspected Firearm Targets East Belfast Shop
An employee at a shop in east Belfast has been left badly shaken after being threatened with a suspected firearm in an armed robbery.
The incident occurred at Orangefield Place shortly after 5pm on Tuesday 23 April.
The masked man entered the premises armed with what is believed to have been a handgun, threatening the male member of staff. He then made off with cigarettes and cash.
Detectives are appealing for information.
(JG/CM)
The incident occurred at Orangefield Place shortly after 5pm on Tuesday 23 April.
The masked man entered the premises armed with what is believed to have been a handgun, threatening the male member of staff. He then made off with cigarettes and cash.
Detectives are appealing for information.
(JG/CM)
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