Attempted Robbery Investigation – Post Office, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow

Gardaí at Bray Garda Station are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred on 7th December 2023 at approximately 11:30am at the Post Office in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow.

On the date in question, shortly after 11am, a black Mazda 3, carrying two male suspects, drove into the village of Kilcoole, from the direction of Greystones.  The car drove around the village a number of times before parking on New Road, adjacent to the Post Office.

One of the men walked across New Road, onto Main Street in the direction of the Post Office.  He entered the post office and produced a handgun, from his pocket, in his left hand.  He then threatened the staff member.  The suspect did not get any money from the assistant, and left saying he would return. The suspect walked around Kilcoole village for approximately 5 minutes before returning to the black Mazda 3. The two suspects then left in the same direction they had come from.

Garda Appeal

• Were you in the Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow area on 7th December 2023 at approximately 11am and do you recall seeing anything suspicious?
• Gardaí are asking the local community if they have any information about this crime.
• Do you recall seeing a black Mazda 3 in the Kilcoole area on the 7th December?
• Can you identify the suspects in the CCTV and below descriptions?

Description of Suspects:

Suspect 1:

• 5’ 8’’ - 5’ 10’’
• Medium - Stocky build
• Black jacket
• Black hat and gloves
• Black bottoms
• Black runners

Suspect 2 (Driver of Vehicle):

• Blue  fisherman’s hat
• Hunting/ camouflage jacket with a fur lined hood