Armed robbery Newtownards Road Belfast
30 Jul 2010
Detectives in Musgrave Street are appealing for information following an armed robbery of a Bistro type restaurant on the Upper Newtownards Road in the early hours of this morning (Fri 30 July).
Around 1:40am five staff members were in the front of the bar cleaning and stocking shelves when five to six masked men entered the premises armed with a handgun, a crowbar and a mallet. They threatened staff before locking them in an office and making off with the safe which is believed to have contained several thousands of pounds.
The robbers are all described as wearing track bottoms, shell suit tops, and trainers.
Anyone who noticed any unusual activity in the area in the early hours of this morning or who has any information is asked to contact detectives at Musgrave Street on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
