28/06/2007
Appeal on south Belfast robbery and imprisonment
Detectives in south Belfast are investigating reports of a robbery and false imprisonment in the Dunluce Avenue area.
Shortly after 7:30pm on Saturday 9 May a man in his late teens approached two youths aged 13 and 14.
He threatened them with a hunting knife and dragged them into a nearby alley, where he robbed them. He then forced them to look on while he attempted to burgle a house.
The young boys managed to escape and raise the alarm at a nearby house.
He is described as being around 5ft 8ins tall, of skinny build with dark hair and a long pointed nose. He was wearing a gold hoop chain, dark Lacoste tracksuit, a Rangers football shirt and black Nike trainers with a yellow tick. He also referred to himself as 'Scott'.
Police in the area are asking for anyone with information or who may have witnessed the event to contact them.
(JM)
Shortly after 7:30pm on Saturday 9 May a man in his late teens approached two youths aged 13 and 14.
He threatened them with a hunting knife and dragged them into a nearby alley, where he robbed them. He then forced them to look on while he attempted to burgle a house.
The young boys managed to escape and raise the alarm at a nearby house.
He is described as being around 5ft 8ins tall, of skinny build with dark hair and a long pointed nose. He was wearing a gold hoop chain, dark Lacoste tracksuit, a Rangers football shirt and black Nike trainers with a yellow tick. He also referred to himself as 'Scott'.
Police in the area are asking for anyone with information or who may have witnessed the event to contact them.
(JM)
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