Gardaí are appealing for information following a burglary at the Centra shop in Mountrath.
The incident took place on Main Street after 3am on Tuesday when two men in balaclavas forced their way into the premises.
An alarm in the shop was activated but the assailants got away with quantities of cigarettes and cash.
CCTV of the incident was captured and Gardaí are currently examining it.
They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to call Portlaoise Gardaí at 057 86 74100.
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