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18/05/2009
Raiders Make Off With Cash
Armed raiders have escaped with an undisclosed sum of money in a robbery in Co Carlow.
A total of four armed and masked raiders made their getaway after the aggravated burglary at the Lord Bagnel Inn, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.
Gardai in Carlow are appealing to trace the whereabouts of the grey Ford Focus, registration number 08 CW 2478, which was taken during the incident at about 5.30am.
Gardaí say the car was used by the raiders to make their escape with the sum of money and a security safe, both of which were taken from the premises.
During the course of the raid two male employees and a resident from the hotel were locked in a storeroom. No-one injured in the incident.
Witnesses are asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
A total of four armed and masked raiders made their getaway after the aggravated burglary at the Lord Bagnel Inn, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.
Gardai in Carlow are appealing to trace the whereabouts of the grey Ford Focus, registration number 08 CW 2478, which was taken during the incident at about 5.30am.
Gardaí say the car was used by the raiders to make their escape with the sum of money and a security safe, both of which were taken from the premises.
During the course of the raid two male employees and a resident from the hotel were locked in a storeroom. No-one injured in the incident.
Witnesses are asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
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