Gardaí are investigating an unlawful seizure of a vehicle that occurred in the Phoenix Park
A couple and their fourteen-month old child were visiting Dublin for the first time, they arrived in Ireland on Saturday 10th June last and hired a car, a silver Nissan Qashqai registration number 181 WX 2095.
At around 9.30pm they decided to go for a drive through Dublin City centre to sight see.
They drove towards the Phoenix Park in an attempt to get their daughter to sleep who was in the back of the car.
At around 10.35pm they decided to go back to their accommodation, they drove down Wellington road towards the exit for Conyngham Road.
Suddenly a man appeared from the right hand side and walked towards the middle of the road.
The couple slowed their car down to allow the man to cross, he then ran towards the driver’s door opening it, he was armed with a knife and threatened the couple, demanding they get out of the car.
The injured party got out and handed over his wallet, just then a second man appeared at the front passenger door, he grabbed the woman and demanded she got out of the car.
They managed to get their child out of the back of the car before the suspects drove off.
The couple raised the alarm with the assistance of a passer-by.
The car was recovered the next day on Ava Maria Road, Rialto, Dublin 8.
An Evofit (pictured) was compiled of one of the suspects who is described as being in his late thirties, five foot ten inches in height of stocky build with a pale complexion, clean shaven, tightly cut hair light in colour.
Appeal:
- Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the Conyngham Road area and witnessed this incident.
- Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Ava Maria road area who may have seen the Nissan Qashqai being abandoned.
- Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information or who may be in a position to identify the suspect from the EVOFIT.
Gardaí at Kevin Street Garda Station are investigating tel: (01) 666 9400
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