Aggravated Burglary, Rush, Co. Dublin on the 23/8/19

Gardaí at Balbriggan Garda Station are investigating an Aggravated Burglary that occurred at Whitestown Road, Rush on Friday, 23rd August 2019.

At approximately 3.45am two suspects entered the house by a rear door.  They made their way to a bedroom where the husband of the house was sleeping.

The suspects woke the man up by shouting at him. The man was startled and a struggle ensued. The man’s wife & daughter was alerted to the commotion and entered the bedroom to assist him. During the struggle one of the suspects assaulted the man with a hammer connecting with his head causing him injury.

One of the suspect searched the bedroom and located an amount of cash, they made their escape by running to a car located nearby.

Appeal:

• Gardaí are appealing to delivery or Taxi drivers in the vicinity of the Whitestown Road area of Rush, Co Dublin on the morning of the 23/08/18 between 3am and 4am who may have seen anything suspicious.
• Gardaí Information in relation to any sighting of a small light coloured hatchback car in the Whitestown Road/Main Street area of Rush on the 23/08/19 between 3am and 4am or its current whereabouts.
• Any information with regards to the identity of the persons shown in the CCTV footage
• Any information in relation to anyone who may have come into possession of a substantial sum of money around this time, especially a quantity of Northern Ireland Sterling.
• An Garda Siochana believe there may be members of the community in Rush who may have information that may be able to assist the investigation team.
   

Gardaí at Balbriggan Garda Station are investigating tel: (01) 802 0510