Two men armed with a knife rob shop in south Belfast, demanding the safe - police appeal for witnesses
An armed robbery at a shop in south Belfast this morning (Sunday) has led to a police appeal for witnesses.
Police said that shortly after 11am two males with their faces covered were reported to have entered the store and demanded the safe. It is believed that they were armed with a household knife while these demands were made, a PSNI statement said.
“The safe was not stolen or anyone injured, however, they may have stolen the female employee's handbag as they ran off from the scene,” police said.
The PSNI statement quoted a Detective Sergeant Kitchen (no first name given) as saying: "Our investigation is under way and our officers will remain in the wider area today as we pursue these suspects. As part of our enquiries, we need your help.
"Anyone who noticed two males acting suspiciously in the Lisburn Road, Mount Prospect Park and Ulsterville Avenues areas, we'd ask that you contact us on 101 523 12/10/25.
"Or if you have any dash-cam or doorbell camera footage covering these areas, please review. This could be information that's key to our ongoing enquiries. Our shops provide a valued service to our communities and their staff should not have to face this trauma."
The PSNI statement said that information can also be provided using the online non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or that you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling the phone number 0800 555 111.