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01/07/2009
Cork Bookies Robbed
A bookmakers has been robbed in broad daylight, Gardaí have revealed today.
Co Cork officers in Douglas said they are seeking the publics' assistance in relation to the robbery, which occurred at Victor Chandler's Bookmakers Shop, West Douglas, Douglas Village, Cork, on Sunday morning.
A spokesman for Gardaí said: "At approximately 10.45am a man entered the premises and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash."
Gardaí are anxious to speak with anyone who may have been in the area between 9am and 11.30am and noticed a lone male acting suspiciously.
The male is described as wearing a beanie hat, dark coloured pants, a light coloured top, white runners and possibly carrying a rucksack.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Gardaí at Douglas on 021-4891115 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
Co Cork officers in Douglas said they are seeking the publics' assistance in relation to the robbery, which occurred at Victor Chandler's Bookmakers Shop, West Douglas, Douglas Village, Cork, on Sunday morning.
A spokesman for Gardaí said: "At approximately 10.45am a man entered the premises and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash."
Gardaí are anxious to speak with anyone who may have been in the area between 9am and 11.30am and noticed a lone male acting suspiciously.
The male is described as wearing a beanie hat, dark coloured pants, a light coloured top, white runners and possibly carrying a rucksack.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Gardaí at Douglas on 021-4891115 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
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