Detectives at Oban police office are continuing enquiries following a robbery at the Lochawe Boatyard, Ardbrecknish in the early hours of Wednesday 11 March 2009.

Around 01.45am on 11th March a male member of staff at the Boatyard was woken following the activation of an alarm. When he went to investigate, he was confronted by at least four men who threatened him with violence and then restrained him.

A two figure sum of cash, fishing goods and a 4×4 pick-up type vehicle were stolen before the group made off.

Police discovered the 4×4 vehicle burnt out near the junction of the A85 and A819.

No weapon was used but the staff member was left extremely shocked, though uninjured.

Enquiries are continuing to establish further details on the suspects but no description is available at this time.

The police want to hear from anyone who was travelling in or near this area of Loch Aweside in the early hours of the morning of 11th March. This is simply a matter of remembering details of the picture in front of you or around you as you drove or walked. This sort of detail helps the police to put together an overall picture which may be helpful to the enquiry.

Detective Inspector Charles Henry of Oban CID is appealing for information. He says: ‘This was a particularly distressing incident for the member of staff who was confronted with a considerable level of violence. The robbery was well timed and planned.

‘I would appeal to anyone who noticed anything unusual or suspicious, or saw four men in a small car approaching the Boatyard, or a small car and a 4×4 pickup leaving the Boat Yard around the time of the robbery, to call with any information that may assist police enquiries.

‘Contact Oban Police Office on 01505404044 or alternatively contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained’.