Police in Mid Ulster are investigating after a man armed with a spanner is reported to have carried out a burglary at a commercial premises in Coalisland.
The incident took place in the Main Street area of the Co Tyrone town on Monday night, when it was reported the man threatened a member of staff and made off with a sum of cash.
The suspect is described as being in his late 30s to early 40s and dressed all in black, and was wearing a glove.
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Police have appealed for anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward with information.
"Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises in the Main Street area of Coalisland on Monday 12 th June," a PSNI statement said.
Detective Inspector Ryan said: “At around 9:15pm, it was reported that a man has entered a shop in the area armed with a spanner. It was reported the man threatened a male member of staff and managed to make off with a sum of money towards the Barrack Street area following the incident.
“The man is described as being aged in his late 30s-early 40s, around 6ft in height and of slim build. He is described as wearing a black hoodie pulled over his face with a black face mask underneath. The man is described as wearing black cotton tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and a glove.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this investigation, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 2253 12/06/23. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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