A security staff member was held at gunpoint during a terrifying cash-in-transit robbery in Dublin yesterday.
The shocking daylight robbery happened outside a convenience store and post office on New Street South around 4.15pm.
After threatening the security staff member with a suspected firearm, the thief fled with a cash box in a getaway car that was waiting nearby.
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The car, described as a dark grey Volkswagen Touran, is understood to have been driven down the wrong side of the road towards Clanbrassil Street as it left the area.
No shots were fired and none of the security personnel were physically harmed during the incident.
Gardai have launched an appeal for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to contact them.
A spokesperson said: “Garda at Kevin Street are appealing for witnesses following an armed cash in transit (CIT) robbery in Dublin 8, on Thursday the 27th of October, 2022.
“At approximately 4:15pm, a man armed with a suspected firearm approached and threatened a cash-in-transit security staff member at gun point outside convenience store and post office on New Street South. He fled from the scene with a cash box in a car that was waiting nearby.
“An Garda Siochana at Kevin Street are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly appealing to motorists who were on New Street South to check for video footage (including dash cam) recorded in the area at the time and make it available to them.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station 01 6669400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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