Gardaí in Cavan are investigating an aggravated burglary at a shop in Co. Cavan, during which a female member of staff was tied up and locked in a store room.

Two men - believed to have been armed with iron bars - entered the premises in Virginia at around 10 O'clock last night and demanded money.

They made off with a small amount of cash in a white Peugeot car with reflective stripes.

The scene is being examined this morning and Bailieborough gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Local reporters have been tweeting about the story:

Gardai are investigating an aggravated burglary at a shop near Virginia, during which a staff member was tied up and locked in a store room.

— NorthernSound News (@NewsonNS) July 18, 2013