Menu
09/10/2018
Woman's Car Hijacked While Making Delivery In Belfast
A female delivery driver was threatened by two youths armed with knives in north Belfast on Monday 08 October, before they made off with her car.
The two youths may have been as young as 15.
The victim was approached and threatened as she made a fast-food delivery in the Pinkerton Walk area of the city shortly before 11.30pm.
The culprits have been described as between the ages of 15 and 18, around 5ft 4ins tall, and wearing dark grey hooded tops.
They also had balaclavas or scarves covering their faces.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Moffet said: "The males made off in a grey Citroen Picasso vehicle towards the Shore Road area, before turning right towards Belfast city centre.
"The vehicle was located abandoned in the vicinity of Victoria Parade, with a knife located close to the vehicle.
"Damage was caused to the front wheels of the vehicle as a result of the incident," DS Moffet said.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(JG)
The two youths may have been as young as 15.
The victim was approached and threatened as she made a fast-food delivery in the Pinkerton Walk area of the city shortly before 11.30pm.
The culprits have been described as between the ages of 15 and 18, around 5ft 4ins tall, and wearing dark grey hooded tops.
They also had balaclavas or scarves covering their faces.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Moffet said: "The males made off in a grey Citroen Picasso vehicle towards the Shore Road area, before turning right towards Belfast city centre.
"The vehicle was located abandoned in the vicinity of Victoria Parade, with a knife located close to the vehicle.
"Damage was caused to the front wheels of the vehicle as a result of the incident," DS Moffet said.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(JG)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 May 2019
Fast Food Delivery Vehicle Hijacked In Belfast
A fast food delivery driver had his vehicle hijacked in Belfast last night, it has emerged. The incident occurred in North Queen Street at around 10.45pm on Monday 13 May. The driver was making a delivery when he was ordered to get out of his vehicle, a blue Volkswagen Polo. The hijacker then made off in the car.
Fast Food Delivery Vehicle Hijacked In Belfast
A fast food delivery driver had his vehicle hijacked in Belfast last night, it has emerged. The incident occurred in North Queen Street at around 10.45pm on Monday 13 May. The driver was making a delivery when he was ordered to get out of his vehicle, a blue Volkswagen Polo. The hijacker then made off in the car.
28 September 2006
Hijacking incident in south Belfast
Police in Belfast have appealed for information following a hijacking incident in the city yesterday afternoon. Shortly before 12.50pm, a man, who was making a delivery to a business on the Lisburn Road, was approached by two men armed with a screwdriver.
Hijacking incident in south Belfast
Police in Belfast have appealed for information following a hijacking incident in the city yesterday afternoon. Shortly before 12.50pm, a man, who was making a delivery to a business on the Lisburn Road, was approached by two men armed with a screwdriver.
12 May 2003
Enlarged EU will see NI slip in importance
UUP MEP Jim Nicholson has warned that EU enlargement will see Northern Ireland slip down the scale of importance. Mr Nicholson revealed that 162 new members would be joining existing MEPs as observers in the European Parliament this week, taking their places in Committees and political groups with the right to speak but not vote.
Enlarged EU will see NI slip in importance
UUP MEP Jim Nicholson has warned that EU enlargement will see Northern Ireland slip down the scale of importance. Mr Nicholson revealed that 162 new members would be joining existing MEPs as observers in the European Parliament this week, taking their places in Committees and political groups with the right to speak but not vote.
21 February 2020
Pair Charged Over South Belfast Burglary
Two men aged 19 and 20 have been charged in connection with a burglary in south Belfast. A third male, aged 17, remains in police custody following the break-in at an address in Oakwood Court overnight on Wednesday 19 February.
Pair Charged Over South Belfast Burglary
Two men aged 19 and 20 have been charged in connection with a burglary in south Belfast. A third male, aged 17, remains in police custody following the break-in at an address in Oakwood Court overnight on Wednesday 19 February.
19 July 2018
Delivery Driver Threatened At Knifepoint In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a delivery driver was threatened at knifepoint in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Ardcaoin area of Poleglass at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 18 July. The suspects threatened the pizza delivery driver, assaulted him, stole a sum of cash and made off.
Delivery Driver Threatened At Knifepoint In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a delivery driver was threatened at knifepoint in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Ardcaoin area of Poleglass at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 18 July. The suspects threatened the pizza delivery driver, assaulted him, stole a sum of cash and made off.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
