Warning over gang targeting bank users in North Cork

People withdrawing sizeable sums of money from banks have been warned by gardaí they are at risk of being followed and robbed by a gang currently targeting North Cork.

Chief Supt Ger Dillane, who is in charge of policing that region, said some incidents had occurred recently which led gardaí to believe a gang is watching banks.

He said people who had withdrawn large sums of cash had put the money into the glove compartment of their cars after leaving the banks. When they later stopped at a petrol station or shop, the gang got into the car and stole the money.