20/05/2014

Appeal For Information After Attempted ATM Robbery

Gardaí in Rathfarnham have appealed for information over the attempted robbery of an ATM machine at a Knocklyon shopping centre.

Garda say that an attempt to free the cash machine from a wall was made at about 4am and they have had reports of a loud bang.

It is believed that explosives may have been used in the attempted robbery, according to garda.

e investigating the attempted theft and say that an early inspection would indicate that the gang did not succeed in getting any money from the machine.


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