A man armed with a weapon has escaped with cash in a robbery at a shop in the New Lodge in north Belfast.
The incident happened last night (Sunday, 26 July), at around 8:30pm.
The man is reported to have pushed a female staff member to the ground before making off with a sum of money. It is believed the man joined a second man outside the shop, and they both made off towards Carlisle Circus.
Detective Sergeant Natalie Moore said this was a very distressing ordeal for the staff member.
“I want to appeal to anyone who may have been in the area last night and saw what happened or has information about this to contact detectives at Musgrave on 101, and quote reference number 440 of 27/07/20,” she said.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.