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Waterford assault victim ‘extremely shaken' after being pushed to the ground and robbed
Waterford Crime Unit is investigating the robbery which occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 2
A man was walking home from work through the car park at Kilcohan Shopping Centre when two males stole his wallet which contained a sum of money
Waterford gardaí are appealing for information on an assault where money was robbed from a man, after he was pushed to the ground by an assailant.
Waterford Crime Unit is investigating the robbery which occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 2, on the Old Tramore Road in the Kilcohan area of the city. A male was walking home from work at about 12.50am through the car park at Kilcohan Shopping Centre when two males approached him and demanded cash.
He continued walking and one of the males pushed him to the ground and assaulted him.
'He then stole his wallet which contained a sum of money. The injured party was extremely shaken by this incident,' said Sgt O'Neill.
The suspects are described as male with local Waterford accents, the first was about 5ft 9ins or 10ins, a slim build with a thin beard, the second male was shorter and was wearing a hoody. They walked off in the direction of St Herblain Park.
CCTV has been obtained and members of the public who wish to assist in any way in identifying these suspects, can contact Waterford Crime Unit on 051 305300.
Separately, gardaí have received reports of cars being broken into, damaged, and attempted thefts of the vehicles over the last week.
'This spans right across the city,' said crime prevention officer, Sgt Deirdre O'Neill.
There were cars broken into on the O'Reilly Road area of the city just off the Cork Road, Lismore Lawn, Lisduggan, Hazelbourne and in the Ardkeen Village area close to the Dunmore Road. Some incidents occurred over the bank holiday weekend and through into Wednesday morning, June 4.
'CCTV has been obtained and investigations are ongoing. If you have any information or any relevant video doorbell footage, please contact gardaí at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300,' said Sgt O'Neill.
Some of the incidents are believed to have occurred early in the morning between 5am and 7am, so gardaí are asking anyone travelling to work at this time to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Any witness can report a crime by phoning 112/999, or use the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
A man was walking home from work through the car park at Kilcohan Shopping Centre when two males stole his wallet which contained a sum of money
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