Member of staff threatened with knife during “terrifying” north Belfast robbery

Member of staff threatened with knife during “terrifying” north Belfast robbery

PSNI detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in the north Belfast area on Sunday 24th September.

At approximately 8.30pm on the night in question, a man entered commercial premises on the Crumlin Road, armed with a weapon. He threatened a staff member with a knife and demanded money.

Police said the suspect fled the premises on foot after taking a sum of cash from two tills.

“Officers who were in the area attempted to locate the man who made off across the Crumlin Road and into McCandless Street,” said Detective Sergeant Kitchen.

“He was wearing a blue jacket with light coloured trousers and dark trainers. His hands were also concealed.

“Thankfully, the staff member was unharmed but left shaken by what was obviously a terrifying experience.

“Our investigation is now underway and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, CCTV or mobile footage, or who saw a man matching this description, to call police on 101, quoting reference number 1544 24/09/23.”

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