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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# Robbery

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Men armed with hatchets steal jewels worth millions from Paris Ritz
Three suspects have been detained, while two others are on the run.
Staff threatened with iron bar in early morning supermarket raid
The incident happened in Donabate around 8.45am this morning.
Gardaí charge a man after pub customers tackle armed robber in Dublin
He was held until gardaí arrived.
Gardaí investigate after taxi driver has phone stolen by two men with 'fake' gun
There has been a spike in similar incidents in the area recently.
Security man who missed a break-in because he was looking at his mobile phone loses job
At the WRC hearing, the man said ‘his mobile phone was like an extension of his arm’.
Garda appeal after women robbed of over €50,000 at gunpoint
The robbery occurred on New Ireland Road, Rialto Dublin 8 on 7 December.
Garda vehicle rammed by car used in Raheny cash-in-transit robbery
The driver of the van was approached by a man who was armed with what was described as a hammer.
Homeless man sentenced to five years for robbing elderly couple of their holiday money
Gardaí recovered €9,600 but the couple missed their family holiday.
'You feel completely helpless': Couple describe the day a violent burglary gang raided their home
Just six weeks later, this same gang broke into the home of their elderly neighbours and viciously assaulted them.
Warning to motorists as cars stolen after being left unattended while windows defrosted
Two cars were reportedly stolen this morning after being left unattended.
'He's going back doing a bit of herding': Offaly farmer who was savagely beaten returns to work
Richie McKelvey was admitted to hospital after being injured in the burglary of his farm.
Four men in possession of jewellery arrested in Dublin after robbery in Westmeath
The four men are all from Dublin. One is in his 60s, one is in his 20s and two others are in their 30s.
Man charged after screwdriver used to rob petrol station
The robbery occurred at around 4pm yesterday afternoon.
'Despicable': Pensioner with Alzheimer's targeted by fake builders in robbery
The men took money from the victim’s wallet and brought him out of the house to withdraw savings from his bank account.
Armed gardaí arrest man following attempted robbery of Louth bookmakers
A man in his 40s has been arrested and charged.
Woman in her 80s pulled from car and has cash and jewellery stolen in robbery
The woman was left shaken but unhurt in the incident.
Alleged Kardashian robbery suspect writes apology letter from prison
Kardashian was tied up and held at gunpoint during the October 2016 jewellry robbery.
Parcel Motel depot emptied by thieves in Dublin
The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Man threatens staff with metal bar in Glasnevin cash-in-transit robbery
The car used in the robbery was later found burnt out near the Bon Secours Hospital.
Appeal for witnesses after London couple with baby robbed at knifepoint
The couple were approached by two men on a moped last Saturday afternoon.
Burglars pretending to be gardaí force their way into elderly man's home
An undisclosed sum of cash was stolen.
Man arrested over armed raid at petrol station
The incident took place shortly after midnight on Saturday night at the Emo service station in Mountrath in Laois.
Staff threatened and cash stolen in overnight raid at Conrad hotel
The raid at the well-known hotel happened at about 1am.
Teenager arrested in connection with stabbing and robbery of man in central Dublin this morning
A number of youths stabbed the man before stealing his phone.
Woman who dressed as man to rob €10,000 given suspended sentence
The woman was struggling with financial difficulties when she carried out the ‘bizarre crime.’
Man to face court after worker threatened and money stolen at Rathmines supermarket
The man made off with money on foot.
Man arrested after Rathmines supermarket robbery
The man approached the male cashier, threatened him, and made off with a sum of money from the scene.
'I was just screaming... It felt like someone threw fire in my face': Acid attack victim
Delivery driver Jabed Hussain (32) was one of five people attacked with acid in London on Thursday.
Thief escaped by taxi after threatening shop staff with knife
The robbery occurred on Saturday at around 12.15pm.
Russian crime syndicate charged with stealing 10,000 pounds of chocolate
Members of the syndicate have also been charged with robbery, murder-for-hire conspiracy and firearms offences.
Man 'stabbed in head' during robbery
Three people have been arrested.
36 bodies found in Philippines casino after gunman sets fire to gaming room
Police said it appeared to be a botched robbery rather than a terrorist attack.
Gardaí say prickly hedges can help prevent burglaries
They also want people to avoid posting holiday photos while away from home.
Man who pretended to be an undercover Garda to rob a man avoids jail
The victim was handcuffed before his belongings were taken.
Staff and passers-by hold man who tried to rob shop and attacked woman until gardaí arrive
He was in possession of a hammer and threatened staff, demanding cash.
Van driver forced down laneway where he was attacked and robbed
The incident occurred on the R132 between Julianstown and Gormanstown.
Investigation launched into cyber attack on Trinity fund
It’s hoped that the funds will be at least partly recovered.
Appeal for witnesses to armed cash-in-transit robbery in Bayside yesterday
The incident occurred at the Eurospar in Bayside shopping centre yesterday at 11.30am.
Two masked men rob cash-in-transit van in north Dublin
One man was wearing a scarf covering his face and was armed with what appeared to be a gun.
Up to €8,000 stolen from Trocaire boxes in Clare church
The thieves broke into a safe before escaping with the cash.