Robber armed with hammer threatens staff before fleeing scene in taxi

Detective Sergeant Fairfield said: “It was reported that at approximately 10am, a man armed with a hammer entered the premises, threatened staff and demanded they open the till.

The robber, who was wearing a light grey hoodie, blue jeans which were ripped on the right knee and a blue Harrington style waterproof jacket, made off with a sum of money.

It’s believed he then got into a taxi at Agnes Street.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone who has any information to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 423 of 24/03/21.”

A report can also be submitted 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/