Worker threatened with gun in South Belfast robbery
Last updated 2nd May 2022
A shop worker been left badly shaken following reports of an armed robbery in South Belfast yesterday (Sunday).
Police say a man pointed a black handgun at a member of staff and told her to be quiet and demanded money.
It happened shortly before 9.10pm after two men entered a commercial premises on the Malone Road.
A sum of cash, along with a small black safe were taken.
Detective Sergeant Ash said: “The males then made off onto College Gardens where they got into a small red vehicle with a driver already inside it.
“The vehicle then headed towards the Lisburn Road.
“Both men are believed to be in their 30s and were wearing face coverings. The first male is described as wearing blue jeans, black trainers, a grey jacket, dark hat, and gloves.
“The second male was also wearing blue jeans, a dark navy jacket and grey bobble hat. He had no gloves on.
“The staff member, whilst physically unharmed, was left shaken by what was obviously a terrifying experience.
“Our enquiries into this incident are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, or who saw two males matching these descriptions, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1751 of 01/05/22.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org
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