Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11121Robbery · Co. Leitrim

Knife robbery at Centra in Mohill, Leitrim

On Saturday 31 January 2026 at about 9.50pm, a man wearing a balaclava entered Kelly's Centra on the Cloone Road in Mohill, County Leitrim, and threatened two members of staff with a large kitchen knife while demanding money. He left on foot with a sum of cash, and no injuries were reported. Gardaí first reported the robbery on 3 February 2026 and appealed for witnesses and camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, on 5 February 2026. As of the latest report on 5 February 2026, no arrest or charge has been reported and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported3 Feb
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man wearing a balaclava entered the shop and threatened two members of staff with a large kitchen knife while demanding money.
  • The man left on foot with a sum of cash.
Where
The robbery took place at Kelly's Centra on the Cloone Road in Mohill, County Leitrim.
When
The incident occurred at about 9.50pm on Saturday 31 January 2026.
Weapon
The robber was armed with a large kitchen knife.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported.
  • Staff described the ordeal as deeply distressing, particularly for two younger employees who were on duty.
  • A member of staff said the man is believed to be local to the area.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the incident and said investigations are ongoing.
  • Gardaí appealed for witnesses and are seeking camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from pedestrians and road users in the Cloone Road area.
  • Information can be reported to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
Charges
No arrest or charge is reported in the articles.
In court
No court proceedings are reported in the articles.
Sentence
No sentence is reported in the articles.
25 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man armed with a large kitchen knife threatened staff during a robbery. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatA male wearing a balaclava entered the premises and threatened two members of staff with a knife while demanding money. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe man left on foot with a sum of cash. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA man armed with a large kitchen knife threatened staff during a robbery at Kelly's Centra. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA man armed with a large kitchen knife threatened staff during a robbery at Kelly's Centra on the Cloone Road in Mohill. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatA male wearing a balaclava entered the shop, threatened staff with a knife and demanded money. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatThe robber left on foot with a sum of cash. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at Kelly’s Centra on the Cloone Road in Mohill. (leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 9.50pm on Saturday 31 January 2026. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 9.50pm on Saturday 31 January 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on a Saturday night at around 9.50pm. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • weaponThe man was armed with a large kitchen knife. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • weaponThe robber had a large kitchen knife. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponThe robber was armed with a large kitchen knife. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing and appealed for witnesses. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking camera footage, including dash-cam recordings. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for witnesses and said investigations are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the area. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the incident. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking pedestrians and road users in the Cloone Road area who may have camera footage, including dash cam, to make it available. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationInformation can be reported to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherStaff described the ordeal as deeply distressing, particularly for two younger employees. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherA member of staff said the man is believed to be local to the area. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported during the incident. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 5 Feb2026
    Reportedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for dash cam footage in relation to a robbery in Leitrim town

    First report of the robbery. It gives the shop name and address, a time of about 9.50pm, the knife threat and the cash taken, and the garda appeal for footage and contact details.

    suspect, male
  2. 5 Feb2026
    Reportedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating terrifying knifepoint robbery at Leitrim shop

    First report of this robbery. Adds the location, time, weapon, the staff threatened, the cash taken, and the garda appeal for witnesses and footage.

    victimsuspect, male
  3. 3 Feb2026
    Reportedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Leitrim Gardaí investigating Mohill Centra knifepoint robbery

    Reports a knifepoint robbery at Kelly’s Centra, Mohill. No existing case matches. The article also mentions a separate January burglary at Paul’s Shop, which is not included.

    suspect, malevictimvictim