Business owners in Derry have been urged not to keep large sums of cash on their premises following a suspected armed robbery in Derry at the weekend.
Sinn Finn Cllr Tony Hassan.
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has condemned those responsible for the robbery of a bookmakers shop on the Racecourse Road which took place at around 9.30pm on Saturday night last.
The robber, who was carrying a suspected firearm, got away with a sum of cash.
Urging all businesses not to keep large amounts of money on their premises Cllr Hassan said they should also put a extra security measures in place over the next few weeks.
Cllr Hassan said Saturday night;’s robbery had been “very upsetting” for the staff involved.
He added: “Sadly, in the run up to Christmas we always see small businesses being targeted by criminals in this way.”
Cllr Hasan appealed to anyone who sawanything suspicious in the Racecourse Road on Saturday night to contact the police.
Police have described the robber as being in his 20’s, approximately 5’10” tall, of slim build and wearing a dark grey coloured hooded top, dark coloured track bottoms, gloves and a hat and scarf covering his face.
The police spokesperson said detectives wanted anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who had any information to contact them at Strand Road CID on 0845 600 8000.
Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they could contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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