Knife-wielding thief holds up well-known garage in Waterford city
A knife-wielding robber held up staff at a well-known garage in Waterford city and ordered them to empty the contents of the till before fleeing on foot.
The robbery took place at Walshe’s Garage on the Cork Road at around 5.10pm yesterday evening.
A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the culprit took the cash before fleeing the scene in the direction of Ballybeg Drive.
Noone was injured in the incident.
Waterford gardai are investigating the robbery. They have urged eyewitnesses or anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area at the time, particularly passing motorists with dashcam footage, to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300.
