19/11/2019

Car Hijacked In North Belfast

Police are hunting two males who hijacked a car in north Belfast.

A delivery driver working in the Seaview Drive area was targeted on Monday evening, 18 November.

While returning to his Volkswagen Golf car at around 10.35pm, two young males approached the vehicle and dragged him out. It is not known what direction the car made off in.

The driver was uninjured but left badly shaken. The suspects are described as being aged in their early 20s and wearing dark, grey clothing.

Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the hijacking or any suspicious activity in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 2078 of 18/11/19.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/MH)

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