Armed robbery at Tipperary post office prompts Gardaí appeal for witnesses
Lone man threatened staff with suspected firearm before fleeing with cash in daytime raid
Gardaí are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a post office in Fethard, on Wednesday afternoon, May 27.
The incident occurred at approximately 1.50pm when a lone male entered the premises, threatened staff with a suspected firearm, and left on foot with an undisclosed sum of cash.
A statement from An Garda Síochána confirmed: “Gardaí attended the scene following report of a robbery at a premises in Fethard, Co. Tipperary… A lone male brandishing a suspected firearm entered the premises before leaving the scene with a sum of cash.”
Local councillor John O’Heney urged anyone who may have been in the Fethard area between 2pm and 3pm to assist Gardaí with their enquiries.
Gardaí are asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact Clonmel Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing.