North Belfast: Man (48) charged in relation to armed robbery at Antrim Road service station
A man is to appear in court on charges relating to an armed robbery at a service station on the Antrim Road, Belfast, on Wednesday (August 19).
The 48-year-old is charged with robbery and possessing an article with blade or point in a public place.
He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 16. Police say as is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
In an appeal for information issued earlier on Wednesday, Detective Inspector Griffin said: “Shortly after 6am, it was reported that a male entered a service station located in the area armed with a knife.
"The male ordered a female member of staff to open the till and made off with a sum of money and other items following the incident. The staff member was not injured during the incident.
“We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious activity, or who might have any CCTV footage which could assist with enquiries, to get in touch. You can contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 179 19/08/26.”
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.