08/06/2015
Taxi Hijacked In Co Kildare
Two men, one believed to be armed with a gun, have hijacked a taxi in Co Kildare.
The incident occurred at around 3.30am on Saturday.
The taxi driver had his phone and wallet stolen. He was ordered by the men to get out of the silver coloured Toyota Camry taxi and both suspects made off from the scene.
The men are described as being in their early 20s and spoke with strong Dublin accents. One wore a white jacket and the other wore a green jacket, both had hoods.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The incident occurred at around 3.30am on Saturday.
The taxi driver had his phone and wallet stolen. He was ordered by the men to get out of the silver coloured Toyota Camry taxi and both suspects made off from the scene.
The men are described as being in their early 20s and spoke with strong Dublin accents. One wore a white jacket and the other wore a green jacket, both had hoods.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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