This article is from page 4 of the 2014-06-10 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 4 JPG
GARDAÍ are investigating early morning armed robbery at a business in Ennis town centre yesterday.
The incident occurred at around 7.30am at the Xtra Vision store in the market area of the town.
A man carrying a weapon entered the home entertainment and electrical goods store and made away with a quantity of cash.
A member of staff was opening up when he was set upon by the assailant at the front door of the premises.
It is understood the man who carried out the robbery was carrying a hammer. It was unclear yesterday if the victim suffered any injuries in the ordeal.
Gardaí in Ennis are investigating the robbery and are looking at CCTV footage from the area.
The incident follows a similar robbery at a family-run shop in Ennis last month.
At around 11.30am on Wednesday, May 21, a man went into a shop at the top of O’Connell Street in Ennis brandishing a knife and demanded money.
He was wearing a hoodie and a scarf to cover his face. He stole a sum of money from the till and then fled the scene on foot. No one was hurt in the robbery.
On May 27, Cassidy’s Pharmacy in Ennis was the scene of a raid occurred at around 2.30am.
Two raiders, believed to be males, used a sledgehammer to smash in the reinforced glass paneling on the front door of the premises.
The thieves filled bags with stock, mainly brand name men’s fragrances and cleared several shelves before leaving the scene in a black Volkswagon Golf.
Gardaí have urged business owners in the town to be vigilant and take appropriate security measures such as lighting and security cameras to protect their premises.