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Armed robbery, High Street, Belfast

29 Jul 2009

Detectives in South Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery in the High Street area in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 29 July).

Shortly after 2:00am as two men approached the night safe of a bank they were confronted by a man armed with a handgun.  He put the gun to the head one of the men and demanded the money they were carrying.  The robber made off with a substantial sum of money in dark coloured hatchback car along Bridge Street.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact detectives at Musgrave Street on 0845 600 8000.  Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.