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15/08/2019
West Belfast Shop Targeted In Armed Robbery
A sum of money has been stolen during an armed robbery of a shop in west Belfast.
Two men, one armed with a suspected firearm, entered a shop in the Jasmine End area of Dunmurry at around 6.25am this morning, 15 August.
The pair made off with the money in a red Renault Megan which was found burnt out in Beechmount Grove a short time later.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 214 of 15/18/19. Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
Two men, one armed with a suspected firearm, entered a shop in the Jasmine End area of Dunmurry at around 6.25am this morning, 15 August.
The pair made off with the money in a red Renault Megan which was found burnt out in Beechmount Grove a short time later.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 214 of 15/18/19. Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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