A sum of cash has been stolen from a shop on the Shankill Road by a man armed with a hammer.
The armed robbery happened this morning (Friday 1 January) just before 11am.
Detective Sergeant Corrigan said the man entered the shop armed with a hammer.
“He threatened a male member of staff and then made off with a sum of money towards the Agnes Street area following the incident. The member of staff was not injured, but was left badly shaken,” he said.
The man is described as wearing a dark hooded top with yellow writing and a yellow design on the front.
He is believed to have been wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, black trainers with a white design on either side of the shoes and a black mask.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1060 01/01/20. 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,” added Detective Sergeant Corrigan.