Police have made an arrest following two reports of robbery in Derry last night, Tuesday, June 24.
Police Derry City and Strabane say: “At approximately 8.40pm, a robbery-in-progress at a shop on Heron Way in the Waterside was reported to police, where the female suspect threatened a staff member with a knife, taking cash and other items from the shop.
“Police responded and located a woman matching the description of the suspect, who was arrested.
“While dealing with this incident, police received a report of a robbery at nearby commercial premises, which had occurred a short time earlier on Rossdowney Road.
“It was reported a female had entered the store and threatened a staff member with a knife, making off with cash.
“The woman, aged 37 years old, was arrested on suspicion of offences, including robbery, and she remains in custody at this time.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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