Attempted Robbery, Rathgar, Dublin 6 on the 30/4/13

The Gardaí at Rathmines are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred shortly after 9am on Tuesday 30/04/13 as the female victim was leaving her home in Rathgar, South Dublin. The woman was approached by a male who appeared to have been hiding in her garden. This man ran at her and punched her around the head, causing her to fall to the ground. He then attempted to steal from the woman. The woman’s
screams were heard by two men who came to her aid.

The suspect then fled empty handed onto Highfield Road and ran towards Fairfield Park where he was picked up by a waiting car. The car was described by witnesses as a light coloured saloon car with partial registration number: 0 (possibly D or G) 4481. The car was last seen turning down Neville Road, Rathgar.

The woman was taken to hospital following the incident. She sustained bruising to her face and hand and was discharged later that day.

The incident was captured by CCTV and the suspect can be seen running across the Rathgar road on the CCTV from a passing bus.

Description of Suspects:

Suspect no 1 (attacker)

• 5' 8'' to 6'

• Age 20's

• Slim build

• Snowboarding hat with bobble and earflaps

• Black wind sheater jacket

• Navy tracksuit bottoms with white stripes down each leg

• Black or Navy blue trainer with white trim around the soles

Suspect no 2 (driver)

• Age 40's

• Light brown and Grey curly hair

Appeal:

• Possible identification of the suspect from the clothing he wore as seen in the CCTV footage (in particular the unusual hat) and the CD Fit.

• Identification of the car that was used from the description and partial registration number.

• Members of the public are asked to place the description of the men together with the car used in an attempt to identify those responsible.

• An appeal for witnesses as the incident occurred on a busy road at a time when persons were going to work, school etc.

• Anyone with information in relation to this crime no matter how insignificant they believe it to be to make contact.