A family were robbed at gunpoint at their house in a small Highland village.
A man carrying what appeared to be a firearm burst into businessman Kenan Cetiner and his wife Lisa Ann’s home in Drumnadrochit.
He demanded money and is believed to have taken a four-figure sum of cash before fleeing.
Last night, neighbours said they had heard cries for help coming from a house in Drumnadrochit’s Coilte Crescent.
Shortly afterwards armed police were swarming around the property and residents were ordered to stay indoors.
Officers probing the shocking incident later detained a man in flood-hit Cumbria, nearly 300 miles away and appealed to anyone who saw a silver Volkswagen Passat in the area to get in touch.
Last night, a shaken Mrs Cetiner said she did not want to discuss the family’s ordeal.
The robbery was reported to police in Inverness.
Officers said a man described as 5ft 5in, of average build with dark skin and wearing dark clothing, entered the house with what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money from the homeowner.
No weapon was discharged and no one was hurt, but a four-figure sum of money was taken.
It is understood Mr Cetiner owns a fish and chip shop and a restaurant in Fort Augustus, about 19 miles from Drumnadrochit on Loch Ness-side.
Next door neighbours Peter and Olga Jamieson were sitting watching TV when they heard a cry for help just before 10pm on Sunday.
Mr Jamieson said: “It sounded like a child’s voice. At first I thought it was my 11-year-old son who was upstairs in the bath.
“After that I just thought it was kids playing. We opened the door and there was nothing to see and closed the door.
“About half an hour later, we heard the noise of about five police cars outside.
“The police were standing in my driveway armed and had one police dog. They told us to shut the door and stay inside.
“My understanding is that it was an armed robbery.
“It is very unusual for something like this to happen – I mean, Drumnadrochit is a safe place. The schooling is good and there is a good social life here. I cannot understand it at all.”
Last night, the front door of Mr and Mrs Cetiner’s home was completely boarded up and a police car was sitting in the drive.
Officers could be seen conducting door-to-door inquiries in the area, and two police vans were parked further along the street.
A police spokesman said: “We are keen to hear from members of the public who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area prior to the incident.
“In addition, officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a silver VW Passat in the area earlier that day.”
Police have urged anyone with information to contact them on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.