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09/01/2009
Burglars Escape With Firearms
Over 30 firearms were stolen during what has been described as an aggravated burglary in Co Tipperary last night.
Gardaí at Carrick on Suir are investigating the incident, which occurred in the early hours of this morning at a licensed firearms dealership in Cregg, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary.
According to Gardaí, at approximately 1.30am four men were waiting outside the premises when the couple that owned the property returned home from a night out. At least one of the men lying in wait was armed with a gun.
The owners were taken into the house, which had two other occupants.
A Gardaí spokesman said: "An assortment of approximately 30 firearms was taken during the course of this burglary, including pistols and rifles."
The family car, a beige/champagne coloured Honda Civic Saloon registration 03WX5048, was also taken. No shots were fired and no injuries have been announced.
Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with information to offer in relation to the incident to contact Gardaí at Carrick on Suir or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Officers are particularly interested in locating the whereabouts of the car taken or any sightings of it.
(DW)(BMcC)
Gardaí at Carrick on Suir are investigating the incident, which occurred in the early hours of this morning at a licensed firearms dealership in Cregg, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary.
According to Gardaí, at approximately 1.30am four men were waiting outside the premises when the couple that owned the property returned home from a night out. At least one of the men lying in wait was armed with a gun.
The owners were taken into the house, which had two other occupants.
A Gardaí spokesman said: "An assortment of approximately 30 firearms was taken during the course of this burglary, including pistols and rifles."
The family car, a beige/champagne coloured Honda Civic Saloon registration 03WX5048, was also taken. No shots were fired and no injuries have been announced.
Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with information to offer in relation to the incident to contact Gardaí at Carrick on Suir or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Officers are particularly interested in locating the whereabouts of the car taken or any sightings of it.
(DW)(BMcC)
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