23/06/2016

Three Due In Court Charged With Burglary In Athlone

Two men and a woman have been charged in connection with the burglary of a shop in Athlone, Co Westmeath on Sunday 19 June.

The 21 and 49-year-old men, and 22-year-old woman, are due to appear before Mullingar District Court this morning, Thursday 23rd June.

A large amount of cash was taken during the burglary.

The man, 21, and woman, 22, were arrested on Tuesday 21 June in the Clara area of Co Offaly. The second man was arrested on Wednesday, also in the Clara area. All three were detained at Athlone Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 as amended.

Gardaí said they have recovered a substantial amount of cash during this investigation.

(MH)

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