08/04/2015
Armed Robbery In North Belfast
An armed robbery has occurred at a shop in north Belfast.
Two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a screwdriver, entered the premises on the Whitewell Road at around 6.20am on Wednesday.
They tied up and threatened two members of staff and stole cigarettes.
The men made off in a Volkswagen Polo which belonged to one of the staff members.
The staff were left badly shaken.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
Two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a screwdriver, entered the premises on the Whitewell Road at around 6.20am on Wednesday.
They tied up and threatened two members of staff and stole cigarettes.
The men made off in a Volkswagen Polo which belonged to one of the staff members.
The staff were left badly shaken.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
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