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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0135Robbery · Co. Dublin · 10 Oct 2026

Masked men steal cash from Balbriggan business with apparent firearm

Two masked men armed with an apparent firearm entered a business in the Old Market Green area of Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday 10 October 2026, threatened staff, and stole a sum of cash before fleeing on foot. The two suspects, whose names, ages, and nationalities have not been given, were described as wearing a navy hoodie with a white mask and a yellow/beige jacket with a dark hat respectively. No arrests or charges have been reported. On 15 October 2026, Gardaí from Balbriggan Garda Station issued a witness appeal seeking anyone with information or camera footage from the Old Market Green or Craoibhin Park area between 9pm and 9:30pm that evening.

  1. Reported15 Oct
    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
  • Two masked men armed with an apparent firearm entered a business, threatened staff, and stole a sum of cash before fleeing on foot.
  • The first suspect was described as wearing a navy hoodie, navy tracksuit bottoms, white socks, white runners, and a white mask.
  • The second suspect was described as wearing a yellow/beige jacket, navy bottoms, red shoes, and a dark hat.
Where
The robbery took place at a business premises in the Old Market Green area, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
When
The robbery occurred at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Weapon
The men were carrying an apparent firearm.
Investigation
Gardaí from Balbriggan Garda Station are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Old Market Green or Craoibhin Park area between 9pm and 9:30pm on 10 October 2026.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men armed with a suspected firearm threatened staff and stole a sum of money. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe first suspect wore a navy hoodie, navy tracksuit bottoms, white socks, white runners and a white mask. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe second suspect wore a yellow/beige jacket, navy bottoms, red shoes and a dark hat. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatTwo masked males entered the business with an apparent firearm and threatened staff. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe two males left the scene with a sum of cash and fled on foot. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe first male was wearing a navy hoodie, navy tracksuit bottoms, white socks, white runners and a white mask. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe second male was wearing a yellow/beige jacket, navy bottoms, red shoes and a dark hat. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo masked men entered a business premises in the Old Market Green area, Balbriggan, Co Dublin at around 9.15pm on Saturday, 10 October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe men left the scene with a sum of cash and fled on foot. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOne male was wearing a navy hoodie, navy tracksuit bottoms, white socks, white runners and a white mask. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at a business premises in the Old Market Green area, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe robbery occurred at a business premises in the Old Market Green area, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe robbery took place at around 9:15pm on 10 October 2026 at a business in the Old Market Green area of Balbriggan. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe robbery occurred on Saturday 10 October 2026 at approximately 9:15pm. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe robbery took place at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday, 10 October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe men were carrying an apparent firearm and threatened staff. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from Balbriggan Garda Station are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking anyone with information or camera footage who was in the Old Market Green or Craoibhin Park area between 9pm and 9:30pm on 10 October 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from Balbriggan Garda Station are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Old Market Green or Craoibhin Park area between 9pm and 9:30pm. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Oct2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Masked men carrying 'apparent firearm' steal sum of money from Dublin business

    Initial report of the robbery with a witness appeal; no arrests or charges reported.

    suspect, malesuspect, male
  2. 15 Oct2026
    Reportedgarda.ie, follow-up
    15/10/2026 Witness Appeal - Robbery, Old Market Green, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, Saturday 10th October 2026

    Official Garda witness appeal providing physical descriptions of the two suspects and requesting camera footage from the Old Market Green and Craoibhin Park areas between 9pm and 9:30pm on 10 October 2026.

    suspect, malesuspect, male
  3. 15 Oct2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Armed robbery in north Dublin as Gardai issue description of masked thieves

    Provides detailed clothing descriptions of both suspects and specifies the witness appeal area (Old Market Green and Craoibhin Park) and time window (9pm–9:30pm), along with contact details for Balbriggan Garda Station.

    suspect, malesuspect, male