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20/05/2014
Appeal For Information After Attempted ATM Robbery
Gardaí in Rathfarnham have appealed for information over the attempted robbery of an ATM machine at a Knocklyon shopping centre.
Garda say that an attempt to free the cash machine from a wall was made at about 4am and they have had reports of a loud bang.
It is believed that explosives may have been used in the attempted robbery, according to garda.
e investigating the attempted theft and say that an early inspection would indicate that the gang did not succeed in getting any money from the machine.
Garda say that an attempt to free the cash machine from a wall was made at about 4am and they have had reports of a loud bang.
It is believed that explosives may have been used in the attempted robbery, according to garda.
e investigating the attempted theft and say that an early inspection would indicate that the gang did not succeed in getting any money from the machine.
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