Witness appeal after man armed with machete threatens staff during robbery in Waterford

He fled the scene on a bicycle via Henrietta Street a short time later with a number of stolen items.

Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses following the robbery of a business premises in Arundel Square, Waterford on Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:10pm, when a lone male entered the premises armed with a machete and threatened staff.

He fled the scene on a bicycle via Henrietta Street a short time later with a number of stolen items.

Investigating Gardaí have recovered the machete and bicycle, which are understood to have been used during the incident, for a technical examination.

Gardaí in Waterford are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any pedestrians or road users who were in Arundel Square shopping district and surrounding areas, including Spring Garden Alley and New Street, yesterday evening between 4.45pm and 5.45pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

"Investigations are ongoing," a Garda spokesperson said.