Gardaí are investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience shop/post office in Clogherhead, County Louth on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 at approximately 3.40pm
Three men entered the shop in possession of a firearm, sledge hammer and a metal bar. All three men wore high visibility jackets. They threatened staff and left the scene with a large amount of cash in a blue coloured Audi A3 car, partial registration number 00RN.
Local Gardaí immediately responded to this incident and were on the scene within minutes. A search of the area was carried out with the assistants of Garda units from Drogheda and elsewhere from within the Louth Division. The blue Audi A3 was located, on fire, in a field at Coast Road, Callystown, Clogherhead a short time later.
It is believed that the culprits then left this area in a silver coloured Skoda, not better described, that was parked at the entrance to this field. This car was being driven by a female with red hair.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who were in Clogherhead Village on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 at approximately 3.30/3.45pm or who may have observed the blue Audi A3 prior to its arrival at Clogherhead Village or subsequently at Coast Road, Callystown or who may have observed the silver Skoda in the Clogherhead area around the time of the robbery, to contact them at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
