Car hijacked, North Belfast
23 Dec 2009
Detectives in North Belfast are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle hijacking last night in the Ardoyne area.
At around 10.20pm on Tuesday 22 December a 40-year-old man was driving his car down Etna Drive when a male stood in front of it near the junction with Strathroy Park and forced the car to stop. A second male got into the passenger side and threatened the driver with a handgun. The driver was ordered to get out and the car was driven off. It was found a few minutes later burnt out at Jamaica Street.
A motive has yet to be established but paramilitary involvement has not been ruled out.
Anyone who witnessed the hijacking or who saw the car being set on fire at Jamaica Street is asked to contact detectives on 0845 600 8000.
Alternatively information may be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
