An alleged robbery in West Belfast has seen a shop worker threatened with a syringe.
Detectives are investigating the incident at a shop on Cavendish Street yesterday, Sunday 23 August.
At around 6pm, a man wearing a mask is reported to have entered the store and demanded money from the till.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "When the employee refused, the man produced a syringe, which appeared to contain blood, and threatened the employee with it. He then made off with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
"The [alleged] robber is described as in his 20s, around 5ft 6", blue eyes, blonde hair, slim build, wearing a dark coloured wind breaker, grey tracksuit bottoms and glasses.
"Any witnesses to the robbery or anyone who saw a male matching the description should contact police on 101, quoting reference 1601 23/08/20."
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
