ROBBERIES AT PREMISES IN GORT AND KILTULLA

Date Published: 29-Oct-2012

BUSINESS premises in the Gort and Kiltulla areas were targeted by thieves, wearing balaclavas, in early morning raids today (Monday Oct 29th) and Gardai are investigating if the incidents are linked.

The theives, struck at Gillane's Service Station at Cloon, about two miles from Gort, on the Loughrea Road, at approximately 1.15 am. The gang gained entry to the premises by forcing in a front door.They were confronted by a family member and a neighbour but made their getaway in a Silver Saab 9-3 estate car with a quantity of cigarettes.Meanwhile a raid took place at Duane's Filling Station, Kiltulla, Athenry sometime before 2 am today. (Monday Oct 29)The raiders, who were also wearing balaclavas, are understood to have made off with cigarettes and other goods after they were disturbed by a family member.