Police Officers investigating a robbery on Sunday the 18th January 2009, have appealed for help. Anyone with information can contact them on 0845 6008000.

The robbery took place between 1630 and 1700 GMT on Sunday at the Connswater Shopping Complex in East Belfast. The robbers, two men entered the store via the delivery entrance and loaded the stock into a white van, before forcing a member of staff to accompany them as they made off. 

After driving to Mersey Street, the robbers transferred to a grey van and set the white van on fire. The member of staff was assaulted, tied up and left nearby.

Up to £40,000 of stock was stolen during the robbery, it included, 20 laptops & mini laptops, 315 mobile phones, 17 games consoles and cash.

Police are awaiting your help to solve this crime.

Last Updated 21st January 2009