Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a shop in south Belfast this morning, Sunday 12th October, are appealing for witnesses to get in contact.
It was reported shortly after 11am that two males with their faces covered had entered the store and demanded the safe. It is believed that they were armed with a household knife while these demands were made.
The safe was not stolen or anyone injured, however, they may have stolen the female employee's handbag as they ran off from the scene.
Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "Our investigation is underway and our officers will remain in the wider area today as we pursue these suspects.
"As part of our enquiries, we need your help. Anyone who noticed two males acting suspiciously in the Lisburn Road, Mount Prospect Park and Ulsterville Avenues areas, we'd ask that you contact us on 101 523 12/10/25.
"Or if you have any dash-cam or doorbell camera footage covering these areas, please review. This could be information that's key to our ongoing enquiries.
"Our shops provide a valued service to our communities and their staff should not have to face this trauma."
Information can also be provided using the online non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org