A 31 year old woman has been sentenced following a robbery at commercial premises in January 2023.
Nicola Nicholl was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court on Monday 19th February to four years and four months for robbery, half to be served in custody and half on licence.
Detective Sergeant Crothers said:
"On 3rd January 2023, Ms Nicholl entered a shop located in the Brideswell Drive area of Carrickfergus armed with a knife.
"She threatened two staff members with the weapon before making off with around £1000 and a quantity of tobacco.
"Through CCTV footage, officers identified Nicola Nicholl and arrested her in relation to the incident.
"This was a terrifying attack on both staff members who should never have had to encounter this type of behaviour at their place of work.
"Today's sentencing hopefully sends a clear message that police will endeavour to bring those responsible before the courts, and victims receive the justice they deserve."