Cash In Transit Robbery at Charlestown Shopping Centre, Finglas, Dublin 11 on the 24/5/19

Gardaí at Finglas Garda Station are investigating a Cash in Transit Robbery that occurred at the Charlestown Shopping Centre on 24 May 2019. Shortly after 1pm the cash in transit van parked at the St. Margarets Road entrance to the shopping centre. The driver proceeded to make a delivery when a silver Opel Zafira, registration number 07-D-24983 parked behind the van. 

There were three suspects in the car, two exited while the driver remained in the car. They ran towards the security guard who was about to enter the shopping centre. He then handed over the cash box to the first suspect after being demanded to do so. 

The second suspect fell to the ground as he entered the shopping centre. He managed to pick himself up off the ground and both ran back to the Opel Zafira. 

The Zafira then left the scene taking the first left, continuing in the direction of the North Road. It is unknown what route the car took from there. A short time later, the suspects drove to Kilshane Drive, Finglas where the car was set alight and the suspects left the scene.

Appeal:

There are three (3) suspects:

• Suspect one is described as being dressed in all black clothing, wearing black gloves and a black balaclava. He is described as being tall, approximately 16 or 17 stone and speaking with a Dublin accent. CCTV footage indicates that he was wearing a ‘hoodie’ type jumper.
• Suspect two is described as also being dressed in black clothing and wearing black gloves. CCTV footage indicates that he was wearing a ‘hoodie’ type jumper. He is described as having a Dublin accent.
• Suspect three is the driver of the suspect vehicle. He did not leave the vehicle at any time. He is described as being 30 to 35 years of age with a tight cut beard and light brown hair brushed straight back. He is described as being thinner than the two other suspects
   

We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Charlestown Shopping Centre on the 24 May 2019, either as a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist whom may have seen the incident occur, or the males matching the description before or after the incident. We are also appealing for any motorist who may have dash camera footage available from the 24 May 2019 and were in the vicinity of St. Margaret’s Road or Kilshane Drive on the date in question.

Following the robbery the suspect vehicle drove immediately left behind the shopping centre and back onto Charlestown Place toward the North Road. It was next seen on Kilshane Drive. We would be appealing for any motorist whom may have seen this vehicle travelling to Kilshane Drive.

The vehicle utilised in connection with this robbery is a silver Opel Zafira, registration number 07-D-24983, which is captured on CCTV footage and later found burnt out at Kilshane Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11. The vehicle had been sold sometime previously. We would be appealing for anyone who may have knowledge in relation to the sale or purchase of the vehicle or may know who had possession of this vehicle before and leading up to the 24 May 2019. We are also appealing for anyone who may have seen the Opel Zafira set alight at Kilshane Drive or where the suspects may have gone after abandoning the vehicle at Kilshane Drive. 

Gardaí at Finglas Garda Station are investigating tel: 01-666-7500