A man armed with a knife made off with cash and tobacco in an armed robbery at a shop in the Ormeau Road area of south Belfast.
It happened on Wednesday morning (January 6) at around 8:20am.
Detective Sergeant Danielle Nugent said the man entered the shop and threatened a member of staff before making off with a sum of money and tobacco in the direction of Deramore Avenue.
The man is believed to have been wearing a dark hooded coat, a blue mask and a woolly hat, dark tracksuit bottoms and grey and white trainers.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 252 of 06/01/21.
“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 Danielle Nugent.