Gardaí seek information after cash-in-transit robbery in Bluebell

GARDAÍ are investigating a cash in transit robbery which occurred yesterday afternoon at La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin 12, at approximately 3.35pm.

Two men, one believed to be armed with a handgun, approached and threatened security staff as they were delivering cash to a post office. The two men took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf, partial registration 07 D, which was waiting on Bluebell Avenue. This car was being driven by a third man and left the scene in the direction of Kylemore Road.

Gardaí recovered a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf close to the scene a short time later. This car was the subject of an unauthorised taking on February 9.

The first suspect is described as being male, early to mid-20s, 5’7″ in height and of thin build. He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood pulled up. A chequered scarf covered his face.

The second man is described as being aged in his mid-20s, 5’9″ in height and of thin build. He also wore a dark coloured hooded top and had his face covered. Both men spoke with Dublin accents. The driver of the Volkswagen Golf is not described.

The scene was preserved and technically examined and no injuries were reported.

As part of the ongoing investigation a car was stopped on Francis Street, Dublin 8, by gardaí from Kevin Street, at approximately 12.01am this morning. The car and driver were searched and a sum of money was discovered. The male (19) was arrested and is currently being detained at Kevin Street Garda station under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, as amended.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01-6669700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.