Suspect flees scene on bike after threatening shop staff with knife in Dublin
By Justin Kelly
Published 31st Aug 2024, 13:27 BST
Gardaí eventually caught up with and arrested a man in relation to the incident
Gardaí in Dublin are investigating an aggravated burglary which saw shop staff threatened with a knife.
The terrifying incident occurred in Loughlinstown, Dublin 18 on Sunday, July 27, 2024.
"At approximately 4.30pm, a male entered the business premises on Loughlinstown Drive and threatened staff with a knife and stole a sum of cash from the premises. He left the scene on a pedal cycle," a Garda statement said.
No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.
As a result of investigations, Gardaí in Shankill arrested a man, aged in his 50s this morning, Saturday, August 31, 2024. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the DMR Region.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.