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23 Oct 2025

Garda on foot patrol apprehends suspect following armed robbery at Midlands chemist

Suspect apprehended as he tried to flee on nearby street

Garda on foot patrol apprehends suspect following armed robbery at Midlands chemist

Gardai arrest a suspect - whose feet are seen here - at Convent View

GARDAI have arrested a suspect following an armed robbery at a Midlands pharmacy.

The incident happened just after 4pm yesterday, Wednesday, October 22, at a pharmacy on the Arden Road, near the Kilbeggan bridge in Tullamore town centre.

The suspect was arrested by Gardai, with the assistance of a local resident, as he attempted to flee down nearby Convent View.

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It is understood he fled the pharmacy with a bag containing medication.

A statement from Laois/ Offaly Gardai this evening said: "A Garda member on foot patrol in Tullamore this afternoon observed suspicious activity and intercepted a male who had just carried out a robbery at a local business premises.

"Following a short foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended, and a firearm was recovered. The suspect is currently detained at Tullamore Garda Station."

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