Armed robbery of cash-in-transit driver in Greysteel

Armed robbery in Greysteel

According to an article published on 28 May 2026, Derrydaily reports that two men have been charged following an armed robbery of a cash-in-transit driver in Greysteel, County Londonderry. Police received a report at noon on a Saturday regarding an incident outside a shop and filling station on Clooney Road.

Two masked men, described as wearing gloves and 'old man masks', approached a cash-in-transit van guard while he was inside an ATM bunker at the side of the shop. One suspect, reportedly armed with a handgun, threatened the guard and demanded a cash cassette. The suspects fled on foot across Clooney Road toward the St Columbas Walk area with the stolen cassette. Neither guard sustained physical injuries during the incident.

Following police inquiries, two men aged 24 and 37 were arrested and subsequently charged with offences including robbery. The individuals were scheduled to appear at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for a remand hearing. As per standard procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Businesses are advised to review their security protocols and ensure that cash handling procedures are strictly monitored to deter potential criminal activity.

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Source : Derrydaily