Gardai at Ballinasloe are appealing for information regarding a black BMW 645 Series convertible, with possible registration 07 MO (number unknown) which was involved in a robbery which occurred at a filling Station on the Athlone Road at approx. 5.10am this morning, the 10th of February 2011.
The robbery occurred when a number of armed and masked males entered the premises and proceeded to threaten staff and customers. They consequently made their escape with an amount of cash . No-one was injured in the incident. The men then made their escape in the vehicle in the direction of the old Dublin Road.
Anyone who may have information in relation to the vehicle or the robbery should contact the incident room at Ballinasloe on 090-9631890 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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