31/01/2018

Armed Man Robs Shop In South Belfast

Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a shop in south Belfast.

A man, believed to have been armed with a handgun, entered the premises on the Lockview Road just before 10.15pm on tuesday, 30 January.

He made off with a sum of cash and a significant amount of cigarettes and scratch cards.

The suspect has been described as in his late 40s or early 50s and was wearing a grey top with a yellow hi-vis vest, black boots, faded blue jeans and a black beanie hat. His face was covered but It is believed he wore glasses with a thin frame.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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