16/05/2006

Armed robbery in east Belfast

Police in east Belfast have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a chip shop yesterday afternoon.

At around 3.05pm, a man armed with a knife, entered the premises on the Holywood Road and demanded that staff hand over cash.

He made off with an undisclosed sum of money in the direction of the Station Road.

No one was injured during the incident, however staff were left badly shaken by the ordeal.

The robber is said to have been wearing a balaclava, a two-toned grey jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or who may have any information in relation to it, should contact detectives on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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