Two men arrested in connection with cash in transit robbery

Gardaí investigating a cash in transit robbery that occurred on Thomas Street, on December 15 have arrested two men following a number of searches carried out this morning. 

A search operation was carried out at three properties in the Dublin 8 area and one property in the Clondalkin area of Dublin 22. These searches were carries out by Gardaí from the DMR South Central Serious Crime Unit assisted by Kevin Street and Kilmainham Gardaí.

Two men, aged in their 30s and late teens, have been arrested.

They are currently detained at Kevin Street Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

A garda spokesperson said:

“Gardaí would like to thank those who have already come forward, and are continuing to appeal to anyone with information who is yet to come forward to make contact.

“They are particularly appealing to motorists who were on Thomas Street or St. Kevin’s Avenue / New Street between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on 15/12/2020 who may have video footage of the area to make available to investigators.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station 01 666 9400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

“Investigations are continuing.”