Gardaí appeal for information after Douglas robbery

The 27-year-old was getting out of her car at Douglas Cinema World shortly before midday yesterday to lodge almost €10,000.

Gardaí in Douglas are appealing for information following a robbery in the village yesterday which left a woman shaken.

The 27-year-old was getting out of her car at Douglas Cinema World shortly before midday yesterday to lodge almost €10,000.

According to today's Irish Examiner she was grabbed by her neck before a man shouted at her in a foreign language and made off with her purse and phone.

Another man and a woman stood by while their accomplice robbed the woman however it's not known how they made their escape.

Gardaí last night said the attacker was in his 40s with very dark, bushy hair, and the woman had long hair which was tied back.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Douglas garda station on 021 4857670

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