A quantity of cash was taken.
Gardaí are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a business in Westmeath.
Two masked men entered the garage in the Rathconrath area of Mullingar shortly before 9 o'clock on Saturday night.
A quantity of cash was taken and the two men fled the scene.
The business owner was present but no injuries were reported.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward - particularly anyone who may have noticed a large white van in the Rathconrath area or who may have travelled on the R392 from Mullingar to Ballymahon between 7 and 10 o'clock on Saturday night.
Anyone with information or dash-cam footage can contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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