SINN Féin Councilllor Caoimhe McKnight has condemned an overnight break-in at the Northside Shopping centre during which a number of premises were targeted and damage was caused.
During the burglary which was captured on CCTV, Bareknuckle Barbershop in the centre was ransacked.
Doors were smashed in the shop and money was stolen.
The owners have asked anyone with any information to come forward.
Councillor McKnight said “It’s absolutely disgraceful that these premises were targeted in this way.
“They are providing jobs and services for local people
“Many small businesses are working on tight margins and the last thing they need is any disruption or added costs or losses caused by this break in.
“I would urge anyone with information to contact the police straight away.”