Gardaí investigating after robbery of two women in Rialto

Gardaí are investigating after two women were robbed on the New Ireland Road, Rialton in Dublin 8, on December 7.

Gardaí are investigating after two women were robbed on the New Ireland Road, Rialton in Dublin 8, on December 7.

According to Gardaí, the two women had collected an undisclosed amount of cash from a bank on the Crumlin Road.

They left the bank and drove to New Ireland Road, where they parked their car at approximately 12.45pm.

As the passenger was exiting the car, a lone male on foot approached her and pushed her back into the car, produced a handgun and threatened both females.

The man has been described as approximately 5’ 9", wearing dark clothing, a high vis vest, sunglasses and a helmet,

He then proceeded to take a handbag containing the cash and the keys of the car.

He left the scene on a bicycle.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them in particular for anyone who they may have seen acting suspiciously around South Circular Rd or New Ireland Rd prior to the robbery.

Gardai are also seeking any motorists that were travelling from St James’s Hospital to Rialto on South Circular Road, Dublin 8 or vice versa who may have a dash camera.

 - Digital Desk