RTÉ's Crimecall shows robbery suspect targeting same shop in Waterford twice

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in Waterford after the believe the same suspect targeted a popular petrol station, threatened staff with weapons and demanded money from the till.

Shown on Monday's Crimecall on RTÉ, the first incident took place on March 12, where CCTV footage shows the suspect crossing the forecourt and entering the shop.

He proceeds to threaten staff while forcing them to open the till and fill a plastic bag with cash - once the bag is filled, the man leaves the shop and runs off in the direction from which he came.

A few weeks later on April 10, Gardaí believe the same suspect returns to the same shop, this time wearing all black.

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Once again he approaches the shop, and same as before, he threatens staff with a large kitchen knife and demands money. After the cashdrawers are emptied into a paper bag the suspect leaves and again runs off in the direction he came from.

Gardaí say the suspect is of average height, about 5 ft 9, and in his early 20s.

In the first incident he was wearing a black jumper, a face covering with a white logo and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300.