Laois Offaly Gardaí investigate armed Halloween robbery

Gardaí are investigating an alleged armed robbery which occurred at the Apple Green Service Station, on Main St, Tullamore on Halloween night.

Gardai say a quantity of cash was stolen by a male suspect during the incident which took place at 10.10pm on Monday, October 31. It's understood the sum of money was in the region of €400 and the man was carrying a sharply pointed weapon.

There were two staff present at the time but no one was injured. No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing.

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Anyone with information or who may have spotted something in the area is asked to contact gardai in Tullamore on 057 932 7600