Armed robbers escape with rings from Dublin jeweller

Gardaí in Dublin are investigating after two men threatened staff of a jewellery shop with a gun before making off with valuable jewellery, including trays of gold rings.

At about 5pm, the two men carrying a firearm entered the shop on Aungier Street in the south city centre.

They threatened staff before making off with a quantity of jewellery which included three display trays containing gold rings, a Garda spokesman said.

The raiders escaped in a grey Opel Astra which they abandoned a short distance away on Aungier Lane.

Gardaí said the first man was well over 182cm (6ft) and was wearing a blue balaclava, a sleeveless yellow high-visibility jacket, a blue hooded top, jeans and runners.

The second raider was smaller in height (between 178cm and 182cm) and was wearing jeans, a blue top, a sleeveless yellow high-visibility jacket and a blue hard hat.

Both are thought to be aged in their late 20s or early 30s.

Gardaí are also seeking information on a grey Opel Astra, for which they have the partial registration 07–C, which was used in the raid.

This car was taken during a burglary on the night of November 9th in the Harold’s Cross area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.