Shop worker threatened with hammer during robbery ordeal

Police said the incident took place at a shop on the Shankill Road shortly before 11am on Friday (January 1).

Detective Sergeant Corrigan said: “At around 10.55am, it was report that a man entered a shop in the area armed with a hammer. He threatened a male member of staff and then made off with a sum of money towards the Agnes Street area following the incident.

“The member of staff was not injured, but was left badly shaken.”

The man involved is described as wearing a dark coloured hooded top with yellow writing and a yellow design on the front. He was also wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, black trainers with white design on either side of the shoes and a black mask.

D/S Corrigan added: “Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1060 01/01/20.

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

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