A shop owner has been injured and cash and a mobile phone stolen in an armed robbery this evening in Belfast city centre.
The incident happened in the North Street area this evening (Friday 9 July) at around 5pm.
Detective Sergeant Duffield two men entered, just as the female shop owner was locking up.
“One of the men was armed with a knife, possibly a stanley knife, and the pair subsequently made off with a sum of money and mobile phone.
“This was a terrifying ordeal for the shop owner, who has sustained minor cuts to her neck and head, and remains badly shaken,” he said.
One of the men is described as being around six feet in height and he was wearing blue clothing, with a blue and white face mask.
“I am appealing to anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1524 of 09/07/21,” he added.
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