The Gardaí at Lusk and Raheny Garda stations are investigating these two incidents, which began with the Burglary/Unauthorised Taking of two cars at around 6.30am on the morning of 9th September. Two male suspects entered a rural house at Lusk Co. Dublin where they removed two sets of car keys.
The two suspects can be seen on external CCTV approaching two cars parked at the house. They used the car keys to access two cars, a 2015 silver Audi TT (151-D-55471) and a 2012 black Suzuki Swift (12-D-44631), driving them away from the house.
At around 7.15am, the Suzuki arrives at Clonshaugh Park, Clonshaugh Dublin 17, where it drives up and down the road. The Suzuki is parked in a cul de sac at nearby Swifts Grove, where it is abandoned. The Silver Audi also arrives at Swifts Grove when the driver of the Suzuki got out and into the Audi.
A few hours later, at around 12.40pm, the Audi is seen driving on Harmonstown Road, Raheny and then continued onto Brookwood Rise. It attempted to park near a local convenience shop but after a failed attempt, it drove off turned towards Rosemount Avenue, and returned minutes later, when it parked on Brookwood Rise, outside the convenience shop.
The CCTV from the shop captures the suspect car and the two suspects, as they got out and made their way into the shop. One man is armed with a knife and the other with a metal wheel brace.
They immediately went towards the counter, when one suspect jumped over, taking cigarettes/tobacco which he placed into a white/clear bin bag. The other suspect stayed on the main shop floor, threatening the staff to open the till. The employee opened the till and placed the tray on the counter, which one of the suspects emptied. The suspects then spent another short time in the shop, using the knife to force open a second till before leaving with a sum cash and tobacco.
The men then ran back to their car and drove away, turning right onto Gracefield Avenue. The next location that the Audi is known to have travelled is Brookwood Avenue, when it travelled in the direction of the Howth Road. The suspect Audi then turned left onto the Howth and continued in the direction of Raheny village, and left at the church onto Station Road. The Audi was later recovered at Cara Park, Coolock just off the N32, later that early afternoon.
Description of cars
- A silver Audi TT - Registration number (151-D-55471)
- A black Suzuki Swift –Registration number (12-D-44631)
Both cars were recovered by Gardaí with their original registration number plates.
Description of suspects Lusk:
Suspect 1:
- Height - approx. 5’8
- Build -slim build
- Clothing - Red top, white sleeves and dark coloured bottoms, (hood pulled up)
Suspect 2:
- Height - approx. 5’11
- Build -slim
- Clothing - black jacket and black tracksuit bottoms, (hood pulled up)
Description of suspects Raheny:
Suspect 1:
- Age 20 -30 years
- Height - 5ft 8
- Build – Slim build
- Dublin accent
- Clothing - red Nike jumper and grey bottoms
- Carrying a knife
Suspect 2:
- Age 20 -30 years
- Height - 5ft 11
- Build – Slim
- Dublin accent
- Clothing - camouflage hoodie, dark bottoms
- Carrying a wheel brace
Garda Appeal:
- Where you in the Lusk area in the early hours of Monday the 9th September 2024 at approximately 6. 30am? You may have seen the two male suspects acting suspicious?
- Perhaps you observed the silver Audi TT or the black Suzuki Swift, after 6.40am heading south bound towards the city and then later around the Clonshaugh area of Dublin.
- Did you see either of these cars at Swifts Grove, where the suspect driving the Suzuki transferred to the Audi, before both men drove away?
- Did you where the Audi went between leaving Swifts Grove and later that day at approximately 12.40pm when it is seen driving at Harmonstown Road / Brookwood Rise area of Raheny, prior to and after the incident?
- Did you see the suspects abandoned the silver Audi at Cara Park,Coolock just off the N32 at around 1pm. Did you where they went from her?
- Both vehicles were recovered by Gardaí – therefore we are only interested in sightings of them on the 9th of September.
- If you have any cctv or dashcam footage or have any information to offer, perhaps you know of someone who offered you tobacco or cigarettes for sale please contact us on the Crimecall number; 1800 40 50 60
Gardaí at Tuam Garda Station are investigating a burglary incident that occurred on 4th October 2024 between the Williamstown, Co. Galway and Ballymoe, Co. Roscommon area. The victim returned home, and discovered a side window had been forced open and that a number of items had been taking.
Garda Appeal:
- Where you in the Williamstown / Ballymoe area on the afternoon / evening of the 4th October 2024? Did you notice anything unusual?
- If you have come across or have been offered any of the items of jewellery / coins, please contact Gardaí.
Descriptions of Items:
- Krugerrand Mandela Liliesleaf
- 1oz gold coin set
- Tanzanite 1kt drop pendant and silver chain
- 18kt yellow gold engagement ring set with one round brilliant cut tanzanite
- Martini – set tanzanite stud earrings – white gold
- Yellow gold antqiue broach
- White and yellow gents ring
- Gents yellow gold chain
- Ladier yellow gold chain
- Freshwater pearl necklace
- yellow gold tie pin, panther design
- Carved Bone necklace
On this month’s Crimecall, Crime Prevention segment, Sergeant John Fitzpatrick provided information in relation to “Bank Jugging” and online banking advice.
An Garda Síochána are appealing to persons who may withdraw large amounts of cash from financial institutions at this seasonal time of year to be vigilant.
“Jugging” occurs when a customer goes into a financial institution, unbeknownst to them, they may be watched by persons, who wait patiently for them to come out with a bank bag, coin box or bank envelope that looks like they may have withdrawn a large amount of cash. They then follow the customer and look for an opportunity to steal the cash by breaking into a vehicle while unattended or theft from the victim directly.
These types of crimes can occur at a stop off point where a victim may stop and leave the vehicle unattended for a period of time, such as their home, shop or restaurant or fuel station. When the customer leaves the vehicle they may become a victim and the cash is stolen.
Bank Jugger’s often park where they have clear visibility of the front door or the ATM. Bank Jugger’s will change parking spots if their visibility is obstructed.
In 2024 year to date, (YTD), there have been a number of Jugging incidents reported, with two months and the Christmas period to go before the end of the year, it is possible these reported incidents may rise.
The number of incidents reporting direct interaction between the victim and the Jugger is higher in 2024 YTD than in previous years. The number of non-direct interaction incidents for 2024 YTD is lower than the previous year’s full year, with the Christmas period coming up this may change.
Advice that may prevent “Jugging”:
- Be aware of your surroundings, especially if something seems strange as you enter the bank.
- Conceal your bank deposit bags, coin boxes or envelopes as you enter and leave the bank.
- Take your bank bag or envelope with you into your next destination. Don’t hide it in your vehicle.
- Always vary your routes and times for cash drops and collections.
- Consider using electronic funds transfer rather than depositing or withdrawing cash or to pay for items.
- If you feel like you are being followed, call 999 or 112 and drive to a Garda Station.
- Don’t keep large amounts of cash in your home residence.
- If storing cash in business premises always use a Safe that is certified applicable to the value of cash stored in it.
- Always be aware of your surroundings and report anything suspicious to avoid getting “Jugged”.
On Line Shopping advice:
As we approach the seasonal time for Christmas shopping many people, will carry out shopping online, some actions you can take to ensure safety when shopping online can include –
- When shopping or making a payment online, make sure your internet access is secure.
- Do not use unsecured public Wi-Fi networks or hotspots to make a card purchase or access your online banking account.
- Look for the padlock – Click on the security icon (the padlock or unbroken key symbol) to ensure that the retailer has an encryption certificate.
- check your bank statement, or online ebanking App regularly to check for unknown or unauthorised payments
- buy from reputable retailers online and double check adverts selling products you are interested in – search for the image to see if it has been used before online
- Keep your computer and security up to date – Install a reliable antivirus and browser security software.
- Be cautious about emails claiming outrageous offers or ads offering miracle products – Generally if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Use appropriate privacy settings on your social media profiles – Remember your information is valuable to a fraudster.
- Use appropriate privacy settings on your social media profiles – Remember your information is valuable to a fraudster.
- Do not click on pop ups or ads that state that you have won a prize.
- Pay attention to your own instincts – If you have any doubts about giving out your card details, end the transaction and purchase your goods elsewhere.
- Be password savvy – if you use a password to log on to your network or computer, use a different password for orders or retailer accounts. Avoid using your address, birth date, phone number or easily recognisable words. The best passwords are alpha-numeric (using letters and numbers) and at least 8 characters in length.
Further information can be found online www.fraudsmart.ie or www.garda.ie, FraudSMART is a fraud awareness initiative developed by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) in conjunction with the following member banks, Allied Irish Bank plc, An Post, Avant Money, Bank of Ireland, Barclays Bank Ireland, Citibank Plc, PTSB.
Detective Superintendent Sinéad Greene from the Garda National Protective Services Bureau was in studio offering advice to victims of Domestic Abuse and complimented the bravery of one such victim who decided to tell her story, in the hope that others would be encouraged to seek help.
Sinéad spoke about the different forms of Domestic Abuse from the most lethal “Strangulation” and forms where very little force is applied.
Strangulation:
Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of Domestic Violence: it is the most serious display of power and control, second only to murder. In terms of criminal investigations strangulation has typically been dealt with by way of the offence. “Assault Causing Harm”. However, there is now a new standalone offence that specifically calls out this crime in the language that people will understand.
People may have an impression that extreme strength is required to inflict such abuse, however the pressure can be less than what takes to crack an egg, with loss of consciousness within 7 seconds and loss of control of bodily functions (such as bladder and bowel) within 30 seconds. It is possible to show no physical symptoms of strangulation but die weeks later due to lack of oxygen and other internal injuries.
When we talk about Domestic Abuse we at (GNPSB) understand the nexus between strangulation and homicide. In fact, nonfatal strangulation is a leading indicator of escalating violence in a relationship and a significant risk factor for homicide in women.
Increase in reporting:
Domestic Abuse in not a new phenomenon and has existed for centuries - but through media awareness and changes within society domestic abuse is no longer viewed as a private matter.
We in An Garda Síochána see every day the bravery of victims coming forward, and speaking of their abuse after months, years or even decades later. While the approach we take may differ depending on each case, we want to reassure victims that we are here to help and will support them, along with our state and non-state partners, to keep them safe and lead a life free from abuse.
Christmas:
While many of us are planning on creating happy memories over Christmas with our families, for many this is not a reality. Some watching tonight are gripped with anxiety, stress and fear about what will happen over the festive period. The festive period is a volatile time for so many in Ireland and I want to reassure those who are anxious, or those who are concerned for a family or a friend, that An Garda Síochána will respond, put protective measure in place to ensure their safety and the safety of their children - no matter what time or day we are called.
The Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023:
- Stalking - Section 10 (2) Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997.
- Non-fatal strangulation or non-fatal suffocation - Section 3A - Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
- Non-fatal strangulation or non-fatal suffocation causing serious harm - Section 4A Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
Gardaí at Mallow Garda Station are investigating the disappearance of Patrick (Patsy) O’Sullivan. Patsy had been working in Co. Kerry and had visited his family home at Lumbardstown on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, April 1992. He was due to return home again for a Christening a few weeks later, but he failed to do so. Patsy, was 35 years old at the time, often went away to work for weeks at a time, in different locations, but he would always maintain contact with his family, and return periodically.
Description of Patrick O’Sullivan:
- Approximately 5’10” in height
- Slim build
- Fair / Brown hair
- Green eyes
- Would now be 67 years of age
Garda Appeal:
- Patsy’s family and An Garda Síochána, are appealing to Patsy himself – even if just to make contact to let them know he is alright?
- Do you know where Patsy is now?
- Do you think you have met Patsy at any time over the interim, perhaps in another part of the world? Please make contact as you may have information that can assist this investigation.
- If you have worked with Patsy in Killarney, Waterville, Co. Kerry or anywhere else in the country during or since 1992, can you please make contact?
On 1st December An Garda Síochána’s Christmas & New year campaign begins. Operation Open City is designed to facilitate the movement of public transport and minimise traffic disruption to the general public, through high visibility and enforcement activity’.
In conjunction with ‘Open City’, the Christmas & New Year Enforcement Operation will focus on lifesaver and intoxicated driving offences over the holiday period. Both operations will complement each other with the aim of preventing fatal and serious injury collisions on our roads as well as prevention and detection of crime and public order incidents.
During this period, members of An Garda Síochána’s Roads Policing Units, supported by their colleagues from regular and community policing units across the country will be mounting checkpoints and conducting high visibility and covert patrols, to detect careless, distracted and intoxicated driving among other offences.
This year, 3940 drivers have been arrested for drug driving & 2463 have been arrested for drink driving. This behaviour continues to be a problem on our roads and An Garda Síochána will be mounting extra Mandatory Intoxicant Testing Checkpoints (MIT’s) during this busy festive season to deter anyone thinking of driving while they have drink or drugs in their system. MIT checkpoints are specifically to detect intoxicated drivers. They are authorised by a Garda Inspector and provides Gardaí with the power to stop and test drivers for the presence of drink or drugs in their system regardless of whether they suspect them or not.
I would ask people going out socialising this Christmas to plan ahead. Leave the car at home. Over the years we have seen where people drive to their destination, with the intention of leaving the car behind and getting a taxi or public transport home. They come out and it’s raining, there are no taxis and suddenly they are behind the wheel driving home. Leave the car at home - it removes the temptation to drive home.
A lot of people will visit relatives over the Christmas period and may have a drink. I would like to remind people that house measures can often be larger than pub or restaurant measures and it’s something that often catches people out.
People should also be mindful of driving the next morning after a night out. Make sure enough time has elapsed to allow the alcohol to pass through your system.
It should also be noted that Garda MIT checkpoints are not just conducted at night. They can take place at any time of the day, morning, noon or night. With that in mind, we would live all drivers to heed the following...
Appeal:
- Never, ever Drink/Drug drive
- Book a taxi or use public transport
- Nominate a Designated Driver
- Make sure you are Alcohol free the next morning
We would also like to appeal to passengers of drivers that may be intoxicated to call them out. Do not get in to a car if you suspect the driver to be intoxicated. Take the keys from them if you can. If this is not possible, call 999 or 112 immediately.
We will be on the roads on a 24/7 basis over the Christmas period, focusing on all lifesaver offences, but particularly driving while intoxicated. We will intercept drink and drug drivers. If convicted, you will lose your licence. Please don’t be one of them.