Armed man escapes with box of money after robbing cash-in-transit van in Dublin
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Armed man escapes with box of money after robbing cash-in-transit van in Dublin

GARDAI are on the hunt for a man who robbed a cash-in-transit van in the Cornmarket area of Dublin.

The incident occurred around 5.30am on Tuesday morning.

The man, believed to be armed with a handgun, made off with a box of money that was being delivered by two security staff members to an ATM.

An example of the cash-in-transit van which was robbed this morning

No shots were fired and no one was injured after the robber allegedly approached the security staff and threatened them with his weapon, before escaping on foot with the cash.

Gardai say that no arrests have been made but that investigations are ongoing.

The amount of money stolen is thus far undisclosed.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to contact Kevin Street Garda Station 01-666 9400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.