Detectives investigating a report of a robbery in north Belfast have made an arrest.

A man, aged 32, was arrested today, Wednesday 7th May, on suspicion of the robbery of business premises on North Queen Street.

Detective Sergeant McGearty said: “Police received a report that a man had entered the store brandishing a hammer at around 6.15pm on Tuesday, 6th May, taking a sum of cash from the till before making off. 

“The staff members and customers present were shaken by the incident, but thankfully physically unharmed.

“The man was arrested on suspicion of  a number of offences including robbery and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody at this time.

“We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have captured CCTV or dash-cam footage of behaviour they believed to be unusual to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1522 of 06/05/25.”

Detective Sergeant McGearty continued: “We are committed to working alongside business owners and retailers, their staff and the wider community to reduce business crime. Thanks to observant store staff, we were able to ensure that this individual was located.

“We continue to urge all business owners, employees and members of the public, to report business crime to police as soon as possible. The sooner reports are made to us, the sooner we can investigate and build a picture or pattern of any offending, and coordinate our resources to tackle the issue.

“To make a report or request crime prevention advice or guidance from a local officer, please contact police on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org "