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24/06/2015
Woman Robs Off-Licence In East Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman robbed an off-licence in east Belfast at knifepoint on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred at approximately 11.40pm at premises on the Gilnahirk Road.
The robber engaged in a conversation with a female shop assistant before producing a knife and demanding money.
She made off on foot with a sum of cash.
She is described as being in her 50's or 60's, of medium build and her upper front teeth were missing.
She was wearing a black wide-rimmed 'wedding' style hat, black sunglasses, a black short sleeved blouse with a white floral pattern and black leather gloves.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The incident occurred at approximately 11.40pm at premises on the Gilnahirk Road.
The robber engaged in a conversation with a female shop assistant before producing a knife and demanding money.
She made off on foot with a sum of cash.
She is described as being in her 50's or 60's, of medium build and her upper front teeth were missing.
She was wearing a black wide-rimmed 'wedding' style hat, black sunglasses, a black short sleeved blouse with a white floral pattern and black leather gloves.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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