04/12/2017

Appeal Issued After Armed Robbery In Belfast

An investigation has launched following an armed robbery at a shop in Belfast city centre.

Two men, one armed with a knife, entered a shop on Castle Street at around 10.25am on Saturday, 02 December.

They demanded money from staff and made off with a sum of cash.

One of the suspects is described as being in his late teens or early 20's, approximately 6ft 2inches tall and of slim build. He was wearing track bottoms, grey and black coat, black monkey hat and black trainers. 

The second is described as being in his late teens or early 20's, approximately 5ft 8inches tall and of slim build. He was wearing track bottoms, grey and black coat, cap with a monkey hat over the top and dark blue trainers.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD)

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