Widescale search for culprits of violent robbery in Kiltullagh
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardaí are monitoring CCTV around Athenry, Ballinasloe and along the M6 motorway in an effort to catch the culprits of an aggravated burglary in Athenry.
The scene at Duanes hardware and foodstore in Kiltullagh is being preserved after a group of raiders managed to flee the scene with a sum of money last night.
The family is understood to be traumatised as they've been the victims of break-ins on two seperate occasions in the past.
At about quarter to 11 last night, three men wearing balaclavas and hoodies entered the home of the Duanes, who own the nearby hardware and foodstore in Kiltullagh.
The men forced a family member to open the safe of the business, and managed to get a sum of cash.
One family member received a head injury during the incident, but was not hospitalised.
The three men fled the scene in a high powered vehicle, possibly an audi, and travelled in the direction of Ballinalsoe.
The scene is preserved this morning for a technical examination by Gardaí, who are carrying out enquiries.
CCTV footage is also being examined and anyone with any information is asked to contact Millstreet Garda station at 091 53 8000.