02/06/2010
Appeal Follows Dublin 'Tiger Kidnapping'
A special appeal has been launched today after a significant piece of evidence emerged in last week's case of a so-called tiger kidnapping in Dublin.
Gardai in Ballyfermot investigating the incident - which involved the abduction of the spouse of a bank official from her home in Ballyfermot last Friday - are appealing for the public's assistance in tracing a grey Audi A3 with the registration number 06 D 71570.
A man who was arrested on the day of the incident is due to appear in Dublin District Court at 2.00pm today to be charged in connection with the incident.
According to Gardaí, the incident began in the early hours of the morning when a woman was taken from her Ballyfermot home in a vehicle.
Her kidnappers then demanded the bank official obtain a sum of money from the bank and await instructions. It is believed that up to five people were involved and some were
believed to have been armed.
A gardaí spokesman said that just after 12 noon the woman was released and sought assistance from a local resident. No physical injuries were reported.
During the course of the morning, Gardaí became aware of the incident and a comprehensive response team was put in place involving both local and national units.
That afternoon, members from the Organised Crime Unit supported by the Emergency Response Unit arrested a man.
Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01-6667200, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.
(DW/GK)
Gardai in Ballyfermot investigating the incident - which involved the abduction of the spouse of a bank official from her home in Ballyfermot last Friday - are appealing for the public's assistance in tracing a grey Audi A3 with the registration number 06 D 71570.
A man who was arrested on the day of the incident is due to appear in Dublin District Court at 2.00pm today to be charged in connection with the incident.
According to Gardaí, the incident began in the early hours of the morning when a woman was taken from her Ballyfermot home in a vehicle.
Her kidnappers then demanded the bank official obtain a sum of money from the bank and await instructions. It is believed that up to five people were involved and some were
believed to have been armed.
A gardaí spokesman said that just after 12 noon the woman was released and sought assistance from a local resident. No physical injuries were reported.
During the course of the morning, Gardaí became aware of the incident and a comprehensive response team was put in place involving both local and national units.
That afternoon, members from the Organised Crime Unit supported by the Emergency Response Unit arrested a man.
Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01-6667200, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.
(DW/GK)
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