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27/08/2013
Man Armed With A Hammer Robs Shop In Shankill
A man with a hammer has robbed a shop in the Shankill Road area of Belfast.
The incident occurred at around 10.55pm on Monday.
A member of staff was threatened by the armed man, however he was not injured.
The man escaped with a sum of money and cigarettes.
He is described as being around 30 years old, 6 ft tap and of stocky build. He was wearing a puff jacket and dark coloured adidas tracksuit bottoms.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The incident occurred at around 10.55pm on Monday.
A member of staff was threatened by the armed man, however he was not injured.
The man escaped with a sum of money and cigarettes.
He is described as being around 30 years old, 6 ft tap and of stocky build. He was wearing a puff jacket and dark coloured adidas tracksuit bottoms.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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