14/03/2008

Robbers Speedy Cash Withdrawal

Four masked men have stolen an unknown amount of cash in Dublin today.

Two shots were fired as the robbers, one armed with a handgun, held up security staff at an ATM machine at the Hillcrest Shopping Centre, Lucan at 12 noon.

A Garda spokesman said: "At least two shots were fired during the course of the robbery and the raiders escaped with a substantial amount of cash."

The thieves escaped in a silver BMW which took off in the direction of the N4 road.

Garda� from Lucan Garda Station have appealed for information from witnesses.

(DS)


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