This article is from page 1 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 1 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. 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
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.