A man wearing a surgical mask and armed with a hammer made off with a sum of money following a robbery at a filling station on the Upper Newtownards Road in east Belfast this afternoon (Tuesday 2 June).
The incident happened just after 1pm.
No one was hurt, but police say this was a distressing experience for the staff.
Detective Sergeant Arnott said the man demanded the contents of the till and subsequently made off, with a sum of money, on foot in the direction of the Ulster Hospital.
“I am appealing to anyone with information or who noticed any suspicious activity to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 944 of 02/06/20. We’re especially keen to hear from anyone who may have captured dash cam footage of the man leaving the shop or forecourt,” he added.
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