Two men hijacked a motorist in Carrington Avenue, in Athlone last week.
Athlonepolice spokeswoman Sergeant Zita Norman said the hijackers threatened the 38-year-old man with a gun at about 8pm on Wednesday December 13.
They ordered him out of a white 2015 Toyota Quantum, stole his money and drove off in the vehicle.
No shots were fired.
Anyone with information can contact Athlone police station at 021 697 9214.
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