Gardai appeal for information on Athboy raid

Gardaí at Athboy are seeking witness to the robbery incident which occurred last night, 22nd August 2019.

At approximately 9pm a Toyota Hilux crew cab vehicle reversed at force into the closed and secured doors of the Centra shop on Main Street, Athboy. Two individuals got out of the vehicle and entered the store whilst a third remained outside on the street.

Both raiders, one of whom was carrying a small axe, took a quantity of cash from the premises before speeding off in the direction of Navan. This vehicle was later discovered on fire on a laneway in the Hill of Ward area of Athboy. A second vehicle, a Mazda car, was also found on fire at this location.

Anybody who witnessed the incident or anybody who may have captured the culprits on dashcam, is asked to contact Athboy Garda Station on 046-9432201, or Kells Garda Station on 046-9280820, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111