Gardaí Appealing For Information Following Two Separate Robberies In Leixlip And Maynooth

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:54

By Hannah Kelly

The incidents occurred in a Boylesports in Riverforest, Leixlip and a Spar in Newtown, Maynooth

Gardaí are appealing for information following two separate robberies in a Boylesports in Riverforest, Leixlip, and a Spar in Newtown, Maynooth.

Leixlip Gardaí are investigating a robbery that occurred on Friday at 8.30pm, in which a white male aged approximately 17-21 with a strong Dublin accent entered the premises.

He was wearing a balaclava and carrying a knife, and demanded money from staff.

He left with a quantity of cash.

Gardaí are urging those with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.

In a separate incident, Gardaí in Maynooth are investigating a robbery that occurred on Monday at 7.45pm at the Spar in Newtown, Maynooth.

A male was wearing a balaclava, green bomber jacket, blue Northface tracksuit bottoms and black Adidas runners, and carried a knife.

He demanded money, and left on foot with a quantity of cash.

He was seen headed towards the Meadowbrook area, and was also seen carrying a red Supervalu Bag For Life.

Gardaí are urging those with information to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.

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