Aggravated Burglary at a Hotel in Ballymun, Dublin.

Gardaí in Ballymun are investigating an aggravated burglary at a hotel, where a travelling salesman was assaulted and had a large quantity of jewellery stolen from him. The salesman checked into his hotel on Thursday, the 28th January. He was in his bedroom in the hotel when just after midnight three armed men burst into his room. He was assaulted by one of the men with a hammer. This man was also carrying a handgun. One raider stayed at the door ordering the other men while the second raider took the salesman’s Samsonite suitcase containing a substantial number of valuable rings and jewellery. The armed men fled in the direction of Coultry Road.

Gardaí are appealing for any information regarding this incident and would appeal to persons offered these goods for sale to contact them immediately.

Gardaí at Ballymun Investigating                          Telephone: 01 666 6400