Three burglars, one of whom was armed, broke into a house into a house in west Dublin during a daring daytime raid.
The men broke into the home on Sheepmoor Crescent in Blanchardstown shortly before 1pm.
It is believed one of the thugs was armed with a hammer.
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No one was injured during the break-in and the thieves remain at large.
Gardai told Dublin Live they were investigating the incident.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house on Sheepmoor Crescent, Blanchardstown at approximately 12:55pm on 15 May 2019.
"Three males gained access to a residence and it is believed one of them was armed. No persons were injured and no arrests were made. Investigations are ongoing."
