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12/02/2016
Witnesses Sought To Cash-In-Transit Van Robbery
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a cash-in-transit robbery at La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin on Thursday afternoon.
It is understood that at approximately 3:35pm, two men approached and threatened security staff as they were delivering cash to a Post Office. One of the robbers is believed to have been armed with a handgun.
The two men took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf, partial registration 07 D which was waiting on Bluebell Avenue. This car was being driven by a third man and left the scene in the direction of Kylemore Road.
Gardaí recovered a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf close to the scene, a short time later.
Garda said that the getaway car had previously been stolen on the 09 February 2016.
The first suspect is described as being, male, early to mid 20's, 5'7" in height and of thin build. He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood pulled up. A chequered scarf covered his face.
The second man is described as being aged in his mid 20's, 5'9" in height and of thin build. He also wore a dark coloured hooded top and had his face covered. Both men spoke with Dublin accents. The driver of the Volkswagen Golf is not described.
As part of the on-going investigation, a car was stopped on Francis St, Dublin 8 by Gardaí from Kevin St., at approximately 12.01 am on the 12th February. The car and driver were searched and a sum of money was discovered. The male [19 years] was arrested and is currently being detained at Kevin St Garda station under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 6669700, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
(MH/LM)
It is understood that at approximately 3:35pm, two men approached and threatened security staff as they were delivering cash to a Post Office. One of the robbers is believed to have been armed with a handgun.
The two men took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf, partial registration 07 D which was waiting on Bluebell Avenue. This car was being driven by a third man and left the scene in the direction of Kylemore Road.
Gardaí recovered a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf close to the scene, a short time later.
Garda said that the getaway car had previously been stolen on the 09 February 2016.
The first suspect is described as being, male, early to mid 20's, 5'7" in height and of thin build. He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood pulled up. A chequered scarf covered his face.
The second man is described as being aged in his mid 20's, 5'9" in height and of thin build. He also wore a dark coloured hooded top and had his face covered. Both men spoke with Dublin accents. The driver of the Volkswagen Golf is not described.
As part of the on-going investigation, a car was stopped on Francis St, Dublin 8 by Gardaí from Kevin St., at approximately 12.01 am on the 12th February. The car and driver were searched and a sum of money was discovered. The male [19 years] was arrested and is currently being detained at Kevin St Garda station under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 6669700, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
(MH/LM)
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