The terrifying incident occurred just before 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 4, and it is understood nobody was injured.
A man, acting alone, entered the premises armed with what gardai understand was a firearm and threatened staff.After forcing them to hand over cash, he fled the scene on foot. Following enquiries by investigating gardai , a man aged in his 40s, was arrested in Greystones yesterday afternoon.A statement released by a garda spokesperson this morning read: “Gardaí investigating an armed robbery at a business premises in Greystones, Co. Wicklow on Wednesday 4th January 2023, have arrested a man.
“Shortly before 6:00 pm on Wednesday evening, a lone male entered the business premises armed with what is understood to be a firearm. The male threatened a staff member and left the premises on foot with a sum of cash.“Following enquiries by investigating Gardaí, a male was arrested in Greystones yesterday afternoon, Thursday 5th January 2023.
“He is currently detained in Bray Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. To get the latest news from at home and abroad, visit our homepage