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10 Dec 2025

Witness appeal after woman (70s) robbed at Longwalk in Dundalk

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident of robbery

Witness appeal after woman (70s) robbed at Longwalk in Dundalk

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident of robbery which occurred in Dundalk

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident of robbery which occurred in Dundalk  on Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 3.45pm a woman, aged in her 70s, was approached by a male and robbed of her handbag at Longwalk, Dundalk. 
The woman required medical treatment following the incident for injuries believed to be non life-threatening.
 
A male (20s) was arrested in relation to the incident and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Co. Louth.
 
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

Additionally, those with camera footage or motorists with dashcam recordings from the Longwalk area of Dundalk between 3.30pm and 4pm are asked to contact Dundalk Garda station on (042) 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing.

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