Robbery from the Person - Sycamore Street, Dublin 2 on 30/7/22

The Gardaí at Pearse Street Garda Station are investigating a robbery which occurred on 30th July 2022 at approximately 00:40am. On the night in question, a male was out socialising in the Temple Bar area, Dublin 2. After leaving a public house, he walked down East Essex Street and onto Sycamore Street. Two suspects are captured on CCTV following him and then waiting near the junction of Sycamore Street and East Essex Street. A short time later, the suspects return down Sycamore Street and approach the injured party. One of the suspects punched the man to the face causing him to lose consciousness and fall to the ground. The injured party receives a kick while he lay on the ground, before his phone, watch and wallet were taken. They then leave the area, and travel from Sycamore Street across the River Liffey towards North King Street where the injured party’s bank cards are used at an ATM.

Description of Suspects

Suspect 1:

Height - 5'10"
Slim build
Short black hair
Wearing black shirt and black shorts and carrying a black satchel bag.

Suspect 2:

Height - Approximately 5'8"
Slim build
Short black hair
Wearing a black jumper with gold stripe across it and black jeans.

Appeal:

Were you in the Temple Bar, Dublin 2 area on 30th July 2022 between 00:15 and 1am?
Were you a customer in the shop on North King Street?
Do you recognise the men captured on CCTV?
There were two witnesses to the robbery and Gardaí are appealing for them to come forward to assist with their investigation.

Pearse Street Garda Station – Investigating - Tel: 01-6669000