By David Hunter
A man armed with a handgun has made off with cash, Cigarettes and scratch cards during a robbery in Belfast.
He demanded money from a safe on the Lockview road at around 10.15 last night.
Detective Sergeant Kelly sad “Shortly before 10:15 pm it was reported that a male entered the premises with a handgun and demanded money from the safe.
"He then made off with cash along with a significant quantity cigarettes and scratchcards."
The man is thought to have been late 40s early 50s and was wearing a grey top with a yellow hi-vis vest, black boots, faded blue jeans and a black beanie hat.
His face was covered but It is believed he wore glasses with a thin frame.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101.
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