Gardai at Coolock are investigating an armed cash-in-transit robbery which occurred at Donaghmede Shopping Centre this morning (23/3/2013).
At approximately 9.30 a.m. a lone gunman approached and threatened security staff as they transferred cash from a fast food outlet before making off with undisclosed sum cash in a silver coloured Volkswagen Scirocco (motor car). There were no reported injuries and no shots fired during the incident.
A man aged in his 20s was arrested in the Kinsealy area in connection with this incident during follow up searches a short time later. He is currently detained under Section 30 of the offences against the State Act, 1939, at Coolock Garda Station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station 01-6664200, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.