PSNI appeal: Man threatens teenager with knife before making off with his cash

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a robbery in the Dublin Road area of south Belfast on Monday.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Oct 2021, 11:50 BST
The PSNI have appealed for information about the knife robberyThe PSNI have appealed for information about the knife robbery
The PSNI have appealed for information about the knife robbery

Detective Sergeant Natalie Moore said: “At around 11.30pm, a male in his teens was approached by a man asking him for money.

“When he refused, the suspect threatened him with a knife, before making off with a sum of cash in the direction of Shaftesbury Square.

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“The suspect is described as being approximately 6’ 2” in height, of stocky build, and with short ginger hair and a bushy beard. He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a dark coloured hoody.

“I am appealing to anyone with information which could assist us with our enquiries to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 777 of 05/10/21.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org