Gardaí in Co Roscommon are investigating an armed robbery at a post office in Castlerea this morning.
The incident happened shortly before 10am when three masked men entered the post office. Two of the men were armed with what appeared to be firearms.
No shots were fired and no-one was injured in the raid according to gardaí.
The post office was occupied by a female member of staff who was locked in a room at the rear of the premises.
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The men got away with an undisclosed amount of money and an unknown amount of cigarettes, making their getaway in a green Nissan Almera car with a 01 LH registration.
Anyone who may is asked to contact Gardaí at Castlerea on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.