Appeal for information following south Belfast store robbery

Appeal for information following south Belfast store robbery

An appeal for information has been made following a robbery at a shop in south Belfast.

It was reported that at approximately 8.30pm on Monday 27th October a man armed with a Stanley blade entered commercial premises on the Lockview Road and demanded money from the till.

The suspect made off with a sum of cash, on foot in the direction of Stranmillis Wharf.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Detectives at Musgrave said they were appealing for information and witnesses.

“The suspect is described as being approximately 6ft 2 inches in height and wearing a dark-coloured face mask and a green and grey coat,” said Detective Sergeant Faulkner.

“Anyone who may have any information which might assist us with our enquiries is asked to contact detectives via 101, and quote reference number 1428 of 27/10/25.

“We would also appeal to anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage of the area at the time of the report that we could also review.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org