20/09/2007

Armed Robbery In Limerick

Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery in Co Limerick yesterday evening.

Five masked raiders forced their way into a family home in the Galbally area at around 9pm last night.

The family, a local businessman and his wife and two children, were in the house at the time of the altercation.

It is understood the raiders escaped with €14,000 euro from a safe in the home.

Road blocks were set up last night in the area, but the thieves have yet to be found.

Gardaí are examining footage from security cameras at the house.

(LC/SP)

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