A vehicle driven by a fast food delivery driver was hijacked at Claremont Street in south Belfast last night (Sunday, September 2) before being involved in a collision with two parked cars.
One of the men pulled the driver from the silver-coloured Volkswagen Bora while the other man grabbed the car keys. The driver managed to flee and call police, while the car sped off in the direction of the Lisburn Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to the incident.
Detective Sergeant Duffield said police received a report around 11:50pm.
“It was reported the driver had pulled up outside an address when two men approached his vehicle and spoke briefly with him before threatening him.
“The victim was not injured, however, he was left badly shaken by the ordeal,” said the detective.
One of the suspects is described as being of ‘beefy’ build with facial stubble. He was wearing what was described as a blue-coloured football top. The second suspect is described as being of slim build, was unshaven and wore a grey-coloured top.
At 11:54pm, police received a report a vehicle matching the description of the Volkswagen Bora that was hijacked, had collided with two parked cars on Donegall Road, in the Shaftsbury Square end.
“There were no reports of injuries, however, both vehicles sustained frontal damage,” added the detective.
This morning, (Monday, September 3), just after midnight, police we received a report that a silver-coloured saloon-type vehicle with front end damage was being driven dangerously in the Ballygomartin Road area. Police conducted a check of the area, however, they were unable to locate the vehicle.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I want to make a number of appeals today.
“Were you in the Claremont Street area last night, between 11:45pm and 11:50pm? Did you see you see what happened; did you see two males acting suspiciously in the area? Were you in the Donegall Road area last night around the time the collision was reported? Were you in the Ballygomartin area this morning just after midnight? Did you see a silver-coloured vehicle being driven dangerously?
“The silver-coloured Volkswagen Bora that was hijacked remains outstanding, and I would appeal to anyone who knows where this vehicle is to contact us.
“If you have information you believe could assist our investigation, call detectives at Musgrave on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference 1661 of 02/09/18,” added the detective.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.