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12/05/2006
Robbery at North Belfast off-licence
Police have appealed for information following a robbery at an off-licence in Broom Street in north Belfast.
The robbery occured at around 8.30pm on Thursday evening. A man approached the cash desk with goods, but when the till was opened he grabbed the female sales assistant by the hair and arm, and demanding money from the till. He then produced a knife and threatened her.
Police said the man made off towards Enfield Street with an undisclosed sum of money and a blue bag containing a quantity of alcohol and cigarettes.
The man described as being around 22-23 years old, approximately 5' 6" tall, of medium build and had a goatee beard. He was wearing a navy hooded top and blue jeans.
Police at Antrim Road have asked for anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(SP)
The robbery occured at around 8.30pm on Thursday evening. A man approached the cash desk with goods, but when the till was opened he grabbed the female sales assistant by the hair and arm, and demanding money from the till. He then produced a knife and threatened her.
Police said the man made off towards Enfield Street with an undisclosed sum of money and a blue bag containing a quantity of alcohol and cigarettes.
The man described as being around 22-23 years old, approximately 5' 6" tall, of medium build and had a goatee beard. He was wearing a navy hooded top and blue jeans.
Police at Antrim Road have asked for anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(SP)
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