Busy Mayo town centre hit by a second knife-point theft in 24 hours

A second knife-point theft has occurred in Castlebar town centre within 24 hours of the previous incident.

Around 3 p.m. this afternoon, a man wearing a blue jacket entered Marguerites Ladies Boutique at Linenhall Street.

He pointed a knife at a staff member and left after a sum of cash was handed over to him.

The incident has shocked the local business community a day after a similar incident occurred at another retail premises, Cake My Day, at Hopkins Road yesterday (Wednesday).

Gardaí in Castlebar believe the two incidents are linked and have appealed for anybody with information to contact them immediately at (094) 9038220.

CCTV footage is being examined as part of the investigation.