Derrinturn Retail Theft: Gardaí Hunt For Suspect Armed with A Long Bladed Weapon And Firearm

Monday, 18 December 2023 14:53

By Martin Osborne

A sum of cash was taken.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a retail premises in Derrinturn earlier this morning.

At approximately 6.35am, a male entered the premises and demanded money from the till.

A sum of cash was taken.

He was armed with a long-bladed weapon and a firearm.

The male is described as tall, and stocky build.

He was wearing dark/ black tracksuit bottoms, dark grey tracksuit sweater, black Runners and a khaki green balaclava.

He was also carrying a black shoulder bag with a white pattern.

No persons were injured.

Investigating Gardaí in Lexlip Garda Station are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

Any person who was in the area of the Derrinturn Main Street between 6.15am and 6.45am this morning and who may have mobile phone or dash cam footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Leixlip Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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