Two men, one of whom was armed with a suspected gun, made off with cash following an armed robbery at a shop in Dunmurry.
The incident happened just before 6:30am this morning (Thursday).
A female staff member was not injured during the incident, but she was left badly shaken.
The car in which the suspects fled, was later found burnt out at the Beechmount Grove area of Belfast at around 6:45am.
Detectives are appealing for information following the armed robbery.
Detective Inspector Kerry Brennan said shortly after 6:25am, it was reported that two men entered a shop in the area with one man armed with a suspected firearm.
“They made off with a sum of money during the incident and left the scene in a red Renault Megane,” said the Detective Inspector.
And police are appealing for witnesses.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 214 15/08/19.
“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,” added the Detective Inspector.
