Gardaí issue appeal following armed robbery in Meath

The incident happened yesterday evening.

By Garreth MacNamee Saturday 14 Nov 2020, 4:57 PM

Nov 14th 2020, 4:57 PM 39,554 Views 12 Comments

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GARDAÍ HAVE LAUNCHED an investigation following an armed robbery of a convenience store in Meath yesterday.

Two men entered the Centra store on Nobber’s Main Street just after 7pm yesterday evening. One of them was armed with a handgun. The other was holding a baseball bat.

They robbed a quantity of cash before fleeing. Nobody was injured in the incident.

Anybody with any information is being urged to contact gardaí.

A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are investigating the robbery of a supermarket which occurred on Main Street, Nobber, Meath, which was reported at approximately 7.20pm yesterday evening, 13th November 2020.

“Two armed males entered the supermarket and threatened staff, taking a quantity of cash before fleeing the scene.”

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Gardaí issue appeal following armed robbery in Meath