A man 'threatened to stab' a woman during an armed robbery in South Belfast during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police are appealing for information following the incident in the Adelaide Street area on March 18.
A man in his 20s is reported to have approached two women with a knife before grabbing a handbag and running away.
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Sergeant Earley said: “At around 3.50am, two women were walking in the area when a man, armed with a knife, approached one of them and grabbed her handbag before making off on foot.
“The other woman gave chase, and the suspect eventually stopped and threatened to stab her. He then made off from the scene.
“The handbag was later discovered set alight in the Cromac Street area.
“The suspect has been described as being aged in his 20s, of slim build, and approximately 5 ft 8 ins in height. He was said to have been wearing dark coloured tracksuit bottoms and a dark coloured hoodie.”
Sergeant Earley continued: “Enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have seen anything, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 468 of 18/03/23.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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