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Appeal for information following robbery of woman after mass in Laois village

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Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following the robbery of woman after mass in Laois village.

On Sunday December 20, a robbery took place in the Cappard area of Rosenallis.

A woman, believed to be in her 80s, was followed home from mass and stopped in her driveway.

A quantity of cash, believed to be more than €1,000, was subsequently taken from her there.

Gardai have put out the following appeal:

They say: “Portlaoise Detective Unit and Mountmellick Gardaí are investigating a robbery in the Cappard area of Rosenallis on Saturday December 20.

“A lady was followed from mass and a quantity of cash taken from her in her driveway.

“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything in the area between 7-30 and 8-30pm to contact us at 0578674100.”

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