An appeal has been launched into a so-called tiger kidnapping incident in Castlebellingham, which saw an amount of money stolen from the local post office.

Further to thier earlier appeal, Gardai in Ardee are seeking the Public’s assistance in their investigation into the robbery which occurred in County Louth on the Friday.

Shortly after 9am on the morning of the robbery, a sum of money which was in a black sack was picked up from outside a Hairdressers close to the Village Stores.

Gardaí have released descriptions of two men they believe were involved in the incident. The first man is described as 6 feet tall, with grey hair with grey moustache, mid 40s to mid 50’s, and wearing a brown jacket,

The other man is said to be in his early 30’s, of thin build and with black hair.

The men were seen driving a new model black car in the area. No better description of the vehicle has emerged.

Gardaí said that in addition to the above, a male in his mid 40’s to mid 50’s with spiked dark hair, wearing a suit driving a silver coloured Toyota Avensis with the registration of 05 D was seen in the area of the shop around the time of the incident, Gardaí said they would like to speak to this individual.

Around the time of the incident two buses were going through the village of Castlbellingham one heading for Dundalk the other for Drogheda.

Gardai are appealing for anyone on either bus or anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or unusual either today or even over the last number of days to contact the Gardai in Ardee on 041-6853222, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/BMcC)