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Gardai say “no cause for panic” following robberies
By Sean Moriarty
Gardai in Killarney say there is “no cause for panic” following a robbery and attempted robbery in the town over the last week.
On Friday evening last, a man entered a hotel on the Muckross Road and after threatening staff he left with the contents of the till.
Local gardai are investigating this incident and are appealing for witnesses.
“Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred at a premises on the Muckross Road. The incident happened at approximately 7.25pm on Friday, October 15,” said a statement issued to the Killarney Advertiser.
“A lone male, with his face covered, entered the premises holding a knife. Staff were threatened by the man and a sum of cash was handed over. The man then fled the scene.
“No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.”
Earlier in the week there was an attempt to rob a jewellers shop in the town centre.
“Gardaí attended the scene of an attempted burglary that occurred in a premises on High Street, at approximately 2.55am on Monday, October 11,” said a separate statement.
“No belongings were taken from the premises.”
Killarney Gardai have confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser that they believe both incidents are unrelated and that there's "no cause for panic" in the community.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Killarney at 064 667 1160.
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