Aggravated Burglary - Ballintubber, Roscommon in 22/08/2022

Gardaí in Roscommon are investigating an Aggravated Burglary that occurred on 22 August 2022 in Ballintubber just outside Castlerea Co. Roscommon. 

On the date in question at approximately 12.15am, four masked men forced their way into the rear of a residence which is attached to a shop. 

At the time of the burglary an elderly mother and her two sons were on the premises. 

After gaining entry, one of the suspects struck a male resident with a large screwdriver which was approximately two feet long. 

Following the assault both male occupants had their hands tied and all three victims were brought to the same room. The house and shop were then ransacked with the suspects staying on the premises for up to 45 mins before leaving. Money, cigarettes and commemoration coins were taken during the burglary. 

The victims were violently and aggressively treated during the burglary and were left tied up in a locked room by the suspects. The victims however managed to free themselves and raise the alarm. One of the sons received injuries that required treatment at a local hospital. 

Descriptions

• Dark clothes with balaclavas
• Dark blue gloves
• Light blue plastic gloves.
• (3)males were around 5ft 10ins/ 4th male slightly shorter
• Thought to be driving a silver saloon car 

Appeal

• The coins taken during the burglary were very unique items. They may have been offered to members of the public or maybe people have come across them since the date of the burglary.
• Were you in the area at the time of the incident, Sunday night 21 August 2022 from 10.30pm until Monday morning at 1.30am on 22 August 2022.
• Did you see anything unusual or anyone acting suspiciously? Gardaí would like you to come forward with any information you may have.
• Do you have useful dash cam footage?
• Do you know who may now possess the coins, jewellery or cigarettes or have you been offered them for sale since 22 August? 

Gardaí at Roscommon Garda Station investigating: (090) 663 8300