A man has escaped with cash from a convenience store in Belfast city centre this evening.
The robbery occurred at High Street just before 6pm.
The man reportedly approached a till and stole the sum of money, before making off towards Royal Avenue.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident this evening (Wednesday 26 February).
Detective Sergeant Wilson said a woman who was inside the shop at the time was not injured, but was left badly shaken following the incident.
The man is described as being of slim build, aged in his late 20s and he was wearing a green zipped up jacket, blue jeans and a woollen hat.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious during the incident to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1509 26/02/20. 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,” added Detective Sergeant Wilson.