18/02/2019
L'Derry Shop Targeted In Armed Robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager robbed a newsagents in L'Derry while armed with a butcher's knife.
The incident was reported shortly after 10.20am on Sunday 17 February.
A business in Blucher Street was targeted.
The culprit demanded money from the till before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash.
A female employee escaped unharmed but was left shaken following the armed robbery.
The suspect is described as wearing a black rain jacket and a hat.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any relevant information, to contact them on non-emergency line 101.
(JG/CM)
The incident was reported shortly after 10.20am on Sunday 17 February.
A business in Blucher Street was targeted.
The culprit demanded money from the till before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash.
A female employee escaped unharmed but was left shaken following the armed robbery.
The suspect is described as wearing a black rain jacket and a hat.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any relevant information, to contact them on non-emergency line 101.
(JG/CM)
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