Shop Premises Robbed, Racecourse Road, Derry
14 Feb 2009
Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery at shop premises in Derry on Friday evening, 13 February.
At approximately 7.15pm a male, armed with what is believed to have been a handgun, entered the store at Racecourse Road.
The male threatened a member of staff before making off with a sum of cash. It is understood he made his escape on foot by jumping over a small wall at the front of the shop.
The female staff member was not physically hurt but was left shaken by the incident.
The robber is described as approximately 6' tall of a slim build. He was wearing a navy hooded top with the hood up, navy tracksuit bottoms, trainers, gloves and he had obscured his face with a green and white scarf.
Anyone with information or who can help identify this male is asked to contact Strand Road CID on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information about crime can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
