A man armed with a claw hammer made off with a sum of money from a shop on University Road in south Belfast yesterday evening (Monday 15 April).
The incident happened sometime between 7pm and 7.30pm.
Police say the man, armed with a claw hammer, entered the premises and demanded money from a member of staff.
He made off with the cash in the direction of College Gardens where an accomplice was waiting on a moped style motorcycle.
The suspect is described as being aged in his 20s and approximately 5ft 8” tall. He was wearing a motorcycle helmet and a grey track top with grey track bottoms.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the armed robbery.
Detective Constable Armstrong is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who was in the vicinity of University Road and who observed two men on a moped style motorcycle to contact detectives at Musgrave Police Station on 101 quoting reference number 1230 15/04/19.
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.