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06/02/2007
Gang rob city off-licence
Detectives investigating an armed robbery at an off licence in south Belfast yesterday evening have appealed for witnesses.
The incident happened at around 7.30pm, when a gang of four males, one of whom was armed with a screwdriver, entered the shop in the Stranmillis Road area of the city and threatened staff.
The gang then made off with a sum of money in a silver coloured Nissan Sunny car, which was later found abandoned on the Westlink.
No one was injured during the incident.
The gang are all said to have been dressed in light coloured hooded tops and trousers.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or anyone who may know the identity of the perpetrators are asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
The incident happened at around 7.30pm, when a gang of four males, one of whom was armed with a screwdriver, entered the shop in the Stranmillis Road area of the city and threatened staff.
The gang then made off with a sum of money in a silver coloured Nissan Sunny car, which was later found abandoned on the Westlink.
No one was injured during the incident.
The gang are all said to have been dressed in light coloured hooded tops and trousers.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or anyone who may know the identity of the perpetrators are asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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