A woman's handbag was stolen by two men in dark clothing in Belfast city centre. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, February 4, a man and woman were walking along Royal Avenue, when two men approached them near the junction of William Street.
The men took the handbag from the woman's shoulder, before running off in the direction of Donegall Street. They are described as being in their early 30s, and wearing dark clothing with their hoods up.
Police have issued an appeal for information, or for anyone who witnessed the incident or two men running in the area at this time, to get in touch.
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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police are appealing for any witnesses to a theft which occurred on Tuesday 4th February 2025, at approximately 0200 hours.
"A male and female were walking along Royal Avenue, near to the junction of William Street, when two males approached them. These males took the handbag from the female's shoulder and ran off in the direction of Donegall Street.
"The males are described as being in their early 30s, both approximately 5'10 in height. One of the males was holding a white plastic bag. Both males had their hoods up and were wearing dark clothing with baggy hoodies.
"If anyone witnessed this incident or observed two males running in this area at this time, please make contact with Police by ringing 101 and quote reference number CC2025020400074."
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