Case No. 19514Robbery · Co. Tipperary · 12 Oct 2023

Robbery at bookmakers in Killenaule, Co Tipperary

Gardaí are investigating a robbery at a bookmakers on Bailey Street in Killenaule, Co Tipperary, at about 8.10pm on Thursday 12 October 2023. A man wearing a balaclava and armed with a hammer reportedly entered the premises, threatened staff and left with a sum of cash. The man's age, name and nationality are not known from the sources. As of 13 October 2023, a Garda Press Office spokesman said no arrests had been made and investigations were ongoing.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating a robbery at a bookmakers in Killenaule.
  • A man wearing a balaclava is reported to have entered the bookmakers.
  • The man is reported to have threatened staff before leaving with a sum of cash.
Where
The robbery took place at the bookmakers' premises on Bailey Street, Killenaule, Co Tipperary.
When
The robbery happened on Thursday 12 October 2023 at approximately 8.10pm.
Weapon
The man is reported to have been armed with a hammer.
Investigation
  • A Garda Press Office spokesman said no arrests had been made and investigations were ongoing.
  • Gardaí appealed to anyone who witnessed the robbery or suspicious activity in the Bailey Street area around the time to contact Thurles Garda Station.
Other details
The robbery was first reported by Tipperary Live on 13 October 2023.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a robbery at a bookmakers in Killenaule on Thursday evening. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatA man wearing a balaclava entered the bookmakers. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe robber threatened staff before leaving. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe robber left with a sum of cash. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at the bookmakers' Bailey Street premises in Killenaule. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe robbery happened at approximately 8.10pm. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • weaponThe robber was armed with a hammer. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationA Garda Press Office spokesman said no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to anyone who witnessed the robbery or suspicious activity in the Bailey Street area to contact Thurles Garda Station. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Oct2023
    Tipperary gardaí investigate robbery of cash from Killenaule bookmakers

    First report of this robbery. Gives the location, time, weapon and appeal for witnesses. No matching existing case.

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