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25/07/2006
Woman targeted in hijacking incident
Detectives have appealed for information following a hijacking incident yesterday evening.
At around 7.20pm, a woman, aged in her 40's was travelling along the Westlink in Belfast in her car, when she was approached by two men armed with a screwdriver.
The men threatened the woman and stole her car, driving off in the direction of the York Road.
One of the thieves is described as being in his late 20's or early 30's, of heavy build, with a large scar on the right side of his face.
He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
The second man is said to be in his early to mid 20's and with shaved fair hair.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have seen the black coloured Ford Focus car, registration CEZ 4200, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
At around 7.20pm, a woman, aged in her 40's was travelling along the Westlink in Belfast in her car, when she was approached by two men armed with a screwdriver.
The men threatened the woman and stole her car, driving off in the direction of the York Road.
One of the thieves is described as being in his late 20's or early 30's, of heavy build, with a large scar on the right side of his face.
He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
The second man is said to be in his early to mid 20's and with shaved fair hair.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have seen the black coloured Ford Focus car, registration CEZ 4200, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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