Two female members of staff were threatened by a man armed with what is believed to be either a machete or a cleaver, during an armed robbery in north Belfast.
The incident occurred at around 9pm on Saturday night (December 15) at a business on the Oldpark Road.
The thief made off with the till which was later found abandoned in an alleyway off Oldpark Square.
The women were not injured as a result of this incident – however they were left very badly shaken.
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of the armed robbery.
The suspect is described as being approximately 5ft 8″ tall. He was wearing a dark puffa jacket, a hoodie with the hood up, a red scarf covering his face and orange builder type gloves.
Police believe that a second suspect was waiting outside the premises during this incident. Both men made off in the direction of Ardoyne Avenue.
Detective Sergeant Maguire is appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or anyone who has information that could assist them with their enquiries to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1327 15/2/18.
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.