Armed robbery, East Belfast
16 Jul 2010
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in east Belfast this afternoon. A driver was making a delivery to a shop in the Clarawood area shortly after 2.30pm when he was confronted by a man with a scarf covering his face and carrying a handgun. The driver was made to lie down in the rear of his van while the man removed a number of bags containing cigarettes and passed them to an accomplice in a waiting car.
The men made off in a silver coloured car towards the Knock Road carriageway. Witnesses report hearing what sounded like a gunshot as the car sped off from the scene. There are no reports of any injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact detectives at Musgrave Street on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
