Man arrested after armed robbery of two filling stations in Portarlington

Gardaí investigating the armed robbery of two filling stations in Portarlington on Friday have arrested a man.

The man was detained on Main Street by Gardaí at a location between the two filling station which had been robbed.  

It’s understood the Maxol and Applegreen Filling stations on Main Street in Portlarlington were both targeted in armed robberies earlier this evening.  

It is reported that the male was armed with what appeared to be a gun.  Armed Gardaí attended the scene of the robberies. 

Earlier this evening, Laois Gardaí said "Detective Gardaí and Portarlington Garda are investigating two incidents of robbery where a lone male entered two service stations in Portarlington between 6.50pm and 7.10pm this evening."

“He produced a weapon and stole quantities of cash from both locations. Garda are appealing for information and assistance from the public.  If you passed by or were on Main Street, Portarlington this evening and witnessed anything suspicious please report it,” Gardai said in a brief statement. 

Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.