15/07/2003

Police appeal following robbery

Police are appealing for information after "an undisclosed sum of money" was stolen outside a post office in east Belfast.

The incident occurred on the Beersbridge Road at around 11am on Tuesday morning during a cash delivery.

The delivery man set his cash box down after being approached from behind by an unidentified man.

The man, who is thought to have been carrying a knife, is described as being 5'8" in height, of slim build, wearing a dark jacket and jeans and a balaclava style mask.

He made off with the cash towards Tamery Pass.

Police have appealed for anyone with information or may have seen the robbery take place to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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