Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in South Belfast.
It was reported a man entered a shop on the Ormeau Road on Wednesday, January 6, armed with a knife and threatened a member of staff.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Danielle Nugent said: “It was reported at around 8.20 am that a man entered a shop in the area armed with a knife. He threatened a member of staff and then made off with a sum of money and quantity of tobacco in the direction of Deramore Avenue.
“The man is described as wearing a dark hooded coat, a blue mask and a woolly hat, dark tracksuit bottoms and grey and white trainers.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 252 of 06/01/21. A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
