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Investigation into Post Office robbery in Castlerea, Roscommon on the 16/2/11 - Arrests

Gardaí investigating this robbery made 2 arrests yesterday evening, 17th February 2011, in Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon

A man in his 20's and a woman in her 40's are presently detained at Castlerea Garda Station under section 30 of The Offences Against The State Act.

Original release refers and is attached.

 

Garda Press Office.

 

Gardaí at Castlerea are investigating a post office robbery that occurred shortly before 10am this morning, Wednesday, the 16th February 2011,  in Granlahan, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Three masked man entered the post office.  Two were armed with what appeared to be firearms.

The post office was occupied by a female member of staff who was locked in a room at the rear of the premises. 

There were no members of the public in the shop at the time.  No shots were fired or persons injured.

An undisclosed amount of money and an unknown amount of cigarettes were stolen.

The raiders made their getaway in a green Nissan Almera car with a 01 LH registration.

Anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnessed the robbery or has information to offer relating to the car are asked to contact Gardaí at Castlerea on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

 

Garda Press Office.