Two masked men, one of whom was armed with a hammer, escaped with money and cigarettes in a robbery at a shop in Dungannon last night (Thursday 21 March).
The incident happened just before 8pm at Milltown Street.
The suspects approached the staff member at the till and one of them jumped over the counter, grabbing a sum of money. The two suspects then fled on foot with the money and a quantity of cigarettes.
Detectives in Mid Ulster are investigating the incident.
Detective Sergeant Robinson said the staff member was not injured, but was left shaken by the ordeal.
One of the suspects is described as being of ‘medium to big build’; around 5ft 5” tall, and he was wearing a black windbreaker jacket with the hood pulled tight around his face, and dark-coloured bottoms.
The second suspect is described as being slightly taller, and he was wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a black windbreaker jacket.
“I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area just prior to the robbery or after it occurred, between 7:45pm and 7:50pm, and who saw two males in the area matching the description of the suspects, or who has information which may assist our investigation to call us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1227 of 21/03/19,” added Detective Sergeant Robinson.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.