Aggravated Burglary at Carrignavar, Co Cork on the 27/3/13

The Gardaí at Glanmire are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred on
Wednesday 27th March 2013 at 20.50pm approx.

Three armed raiders arrived at a family home in Carrignavar, County Cork. The
woman’s husband had just left to drive their grandchildren home when the woman
heard their dog barking. She went out to the back door to investigate and an armed
man, wearing a balaclava confronted her. A gang of three men, armed with a rifle, claw
hammer and Tazar stun gun forced their way into the house and tied the woman up
while they searched the house for cash. The three men left the scene in a Lexus Jeep
belonging to the injured party.

The Garda appeal includes a reconstruction of the events on the night in question.

Appeal:

• Any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Carrignavar from 8pm until the raiders left
at 9.25pm

• Any suspicious activity in the Carrignavar in the days/weeks prior 27th March 2013

• Gardaí are anxious to know how the men arrived at Carrignavar and any sightings
of the vehicle in the area

Description of Raiders:

• Raider 1 - 5’8” in height, slim build, Cork accent, dirty white runners – armed with a
claw hammer

• Raider 2 - 5’10” in height, thinner than raider 1, strong cork accent, in charge –
armed with a shot gun with a brown butt

• Raider 3 - 5’8” in height and slim build with a Cork accent – armed with a tazer stun
gun

Gardaí at Glanmire Garda Station are investigating          Telephone 021 4821002