Gardai in Malahide are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred yesterday, the 9th March 2015.
The incident occurred between 3pm and 3.30pm when a lone male forcibly entered a house on Old Street, Malahide.
The occupant (78 years) was threatened by this male, who was in possession of a knife. He left the house with a small quantity of jewellery after locking the elderly male in a room he was not injured during the incident.
Gardai in Malahide are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have seen a male acting suspiciously in the vicinity of Old Street, Malahide to contact them on 01 6664600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.