South Belfast robberies
15 Jan 2010
Police in South Belfast are appealing for information following a number of incidents in the area on Thursday 14 January.
At around 4:20pm four men armed with a hammer entered a travel agent premises on the Knockbreda Road and threatened staff before making off with a sum of money in a green Fiesta type vehicle.
Police in South Belfast are also appealing for information following an armed robbery of a licensed premise on the Lockview Road area last night.
Shortly after 7:00pm five to six youths entered the premises brandishing crowbars or carjacks and threatened staff. They made off with a sum of money and a quantity of alcohol.
Police are also appealing for information following a robbery and criminal damage to a foodstore on the Upper Lisburn Road at approximately 7:50pm last night.
Up to five youths aged between 16-20 years old entered the premises and proceeded to smash the shelves before making off with a sum of money and cigarettes In a grey coloured Ford Escort vehicle. A member of the public tried to block their getaway with his own vehicle but some of the youths jumped out and attacked his vehicle with a weapon.
Anyone who witnessed any of the incidents or who has any information is asked to contact police at South Belfast on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
For your guidance police are investigating a possible link between these incidents.
