A young man was threatened with a knife and had his phone robbed by a gang in Blanchardstown.
The incident happened at around 2:30pm yesterday on Blanchardstown Road South, near the shopping centre.
Four men are believed to have been involved in the robbery and they fled the scene on foot.
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A local page warned the public about the robbery online, calling the incident "unacceptable".
They said : "It has been brought to our attention that an individual was held at knife point by four culprits this evening at the kissing gate to the centre.
"The individuals mobile phone was stolen. Gardai are aware of the situation. Anyone with cctv on the Walk, Avenue, Grove please get in contact.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Gardai Station on 016667000. This type of behaviour is not acceptable in any community and we ask you please provide support to the Gardai."
A garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardaí are investigating a robbery that occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, 26 May, 2022, on Blanchardstown Road South, Dublin 15.
"At approximately 2:30pm, a man in his 20s was approached by a number of males, one of whom threatened him what’s believed to have been a knife. One item was taken and the males fled the scene on foot.
"No injuries were reported. No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing."
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