Issue Date: 18th December 2023
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a retail premises in Derrinturn, Co.Kildare earlier this morning Monday, 18th December 2023.
At approximately 6.35am, a male entered the premises and demanded money from the till. A sum of cash was taken.
The male was armed with a long bladed weapon and a firearm.
The male is described as tall, and stocky build. He was wearing Dark/ Black tracksuit bottoms, Dark Grey Tracksuit Sweater, Black Runners and a Khaki Green Balaclava.
The male was carrying over his shoulder, a black shoulder bag with white pattern.
No persons were injured.
Investigating Gardaí in Lexlip Garda Station are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
Any person who was in the area of the Derrinturn Main Street between 6.15am and 6.45am this morning and who may have mobile phone or dash cam footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at Leixlip Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.