14/08/2008

Armed Robbers Hit Cash Truck In Co Dublin

Gardai are investigating the robbery of a cash in transit security van at Killiney Shopping Centre at Dun Laoghaire shortly before 10.00am on Thursday morning.

Three males armed with a hand gun threatened security staff who were making a scheduled delivery.

Two of the robbers were wearing dark balaclavas and one wore a grey hooded type top, pulled up to conceal his face.

No shots fired and no one was injured during the incident. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, the three made their getaway in a 2005 C registered Silver VW Passet.

Gardaí at Dun Laoghaire have appealed for anyone with any information in relation to the incident to come forward by calling Gardaí directly on 01 6665000, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

(DW)


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