Police are probing a report of a vehicle hijacking in east Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in which a sum of cash was stolen.
The incident was reported to have happened on the Albertbridge Road area around 12.30pm.
The driver of a stopped van was approached by a man who got into the passenger seat and ordered him to drive to Witham Street where he stole cash.
In a police appeal, Detective Sergeant Corrigan said: “Shortly after 12.30pm this afternoon police received a report that as a man was sitting in his van an unknown male got into the passenger seat and told him to drive to Witham Street. Once in Witham Street the unknown man demanded money, which he snatched from within the vehicle. He then made off on foot.”
The man is believed to be approximately 6ft tall, aged in his 40s and of stocky build. He was wearing jeans and a dark designer hoody which was pulled up around his face. It is believed he spoke with a local accent.
“I would appeal to anyone who has any information that would assist police with their enquiries to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101. 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 the detective.