07/02/2014
Appeal Issued Following Car Hijacking
Police have issued an appeal for information following the hijacking of car in Belfast.
At around 8.45pm on Thursday (6 February), approximately 15 hooded youths pulled a man from his car – a white Ford Focus – and stole it. The incident happened in the Ross Street area of the city.
The man was not injured during the hijacking, but police have said he was left badly shaken.
They are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has information, to contact them on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.
(JP/CD)
At around 8.45pm on Thursday (6 February), approximately 15 hooded youths pulled a man from his car – a white Ford Focus – and stole it. The incident happened in the Ross Street area of the city.
The man was not injured during the hijacking, but police have said he was left badly shaken.
They are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has information, to contact them on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.
(JP/CD)
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