Shopworker badly shaken following Cookstown robbery

By Q Radio News

A shopworker has been left badly shaken following a robbery in Cookstown. 

A masked man entered the premises on Chapel Street at around half past nine last night and threatened an employee. 

He then forced the till open before fleeing with a sum of cash. 

The suspect is described as having spoken with a local accent, of thin build and wore a white face mask, a dark-coloured hooded top with grey sleeves from the elbow down, dark-coloured bottoms and dark trainers.

A PSNI spokesperson said: ''Police received a report shortly before 9:45pm that a masked man had entered commercial premises on Chapel Street at around 9:35pm and threatened staff, demanding money.

''The suspect made his way around the counter and forced the till drawer open, snatching a sum of money and then fleeing.''

Detective Inspector Kelly added: "While there were no injuries reported, this was a distressing ordeal for the staff member who was in their place of work simply doing their job. Understandably, this was a frightening experience.

"Our investigation continues, and we would ask anyone with information about this incident to call our detectives on 101, and quote reference number 1921 of 04/03/21."