A shopkeeper in north Belfast suffered a “frightening ordeal” after a man threatened her with a suspected firearm on Sunday evening.
Shortly after 7.30pm, police were alerted that a man had entered a shop on the Antrim Road where, after standing in line waiting to be served, he moved towards the staff member and pointed the weapon at her demanding money from the till.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “The suspect made a further demand for cigarettes that were also placed in a bag.
“He then made off from the scene on foot with the cash and cigarettes.
“An extensive search of the area was carried out by officers to try and detain the suspect, who is believed to be in his mid-30s, of average build with a moustache, and approximately 5ft 10in tall.
“He was also wearing a grey hoodie, black hat, black trousers and black shoes with a white sole.”
While no one was injured in the attack, police called it “a frightening ordeal for this staff member and those who were in the shop at the time.”
