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GARDAÍ in Kerry are continuing to appeal for any information in relation to the post office robbery at Waterville which occurred yesterday and the subsequent arrest of two individuals in the Beaufort area.

Gardaí are particularly interested in tracking the movements of a blue three-door Ford Ka, registered number 99D84126. “Any sightings of this vehicle on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning prior to or immediately after the raid should be reported to Killarney Gardaí,” said Superintendent Flor Murphy. This car was abandoned and found burning approximately seven miles from Waterville on the Ballaghisheen Road.

Investigating officers are anxious to trace the movements of aBlue Mazda 6 vehicle, registered number 03D8947. “Gardaí believe that this vehicle was also used by the raiders and was found burning at Ardraw, Beaufort, at approximately 12.30pm yesterday the 03/08/16,” said Supt Murphy.

Gardaí also appealing for any information from garage owners in relation to the unusual or suspicious purchase of petrol prior to the events yesterday. Both aforementioned vehicles were found burnt out after the incident.

Members of the public, landowners, walkers, cyclists, in the Waterville, Ballaghisheen, Glencar and Beaufort areas are also urged to come forward if they have any information in relation to any unusual or suspicious items that may have been discarded to contact the Gardaí.

“I also wish to acknowledge the tremendous response and assistance from members of the public in relation to the events yesterday which has progressed our investigations,” added Supt Murphy.

If you have any information, contact Killarney Gardaí on 064-6671160 or on the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.