Robbery, Derrylin
31 Oct 2009
Detectives based in Enniskillen are investigating a robbery in Derrylin.
At around 6.50pm on Friday 30 October two men - one armed with a shotgun - entered a bureau de change at Main Street and ordered a female member of staff to hand over cash.
Initial enquiries suggest that the two men made their escape on foot with the cash in the direction of St Aidan's school. It is believed that they then used a car to travel towards Cavan.
A shotgun was found abandoned in the grounds of the school.
One of the two men who entered the premises was wearing a navy jacket with a broad white stripe across the chest. The second was was wearing a dark hooded jumpers. Both wore stockings over their heads and gloves on their hands.
A man was arrested in County Cavan by Garda during the early hours of Saturday 31 October in connection with this incident.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity, particularly any sightings of the men being picked up by a car, or has information should contact detectives by calling 0845 600 8000, alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
