Aggravated Burglary in Wicklow Town on the 25/1/19

Gardaí at Wicklow Garda Station are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred at a garage in Rathnew in the town on Friday 25th January 2019.

At approximately 7am the manager arrived at the garage for work, he made his way to the office where he met another member of staff who was setting up for day.

A few minutes later, two masked men came through the door demanding money. One of the suspects was armed with a large knife. The manager and assistant were told to move into a corner of the office. One of the suspects sprayed the CCTV camera with spray paint while the second suspect placed a sum of cash into a cloth bag.

The two suspects fled from the office towards the back of the garage and through the fence at the rear. Gardaí believe they made their way towards the Rathnew Industrial Estate.

Appeal:

Gardaí are appealing to customers at the garage on the morning of the 25th who may have noticed anything unusual or suspicious on that morning or the evening before or early hours of the morning.

Gardaí are appealing to workers entering the Charvey Lane area who may have observed suspicious activity

Gardaí believe the suspects entered the garage through the rear of the industrial estate.

Gardaí are appealing to retailers who sold a “Gravel” spray can to come forward.

 
Gardaí at Bray Garda Station are investigating tel: (01) 666 5300