Kildare town homeowner threatened with screwdriver during aggravated burglary

A Kildare town homeowner was threatened by a man holding a screwdriver during an aggravated burglary at their home.

Garda Aidan McGuane told KFM about the incident when he appeared on the station yesterday morning.

"On Saturday, June 8 last, at around 7.30pm in the Beech Park area of Kildare town, the homeowner in question was confronted by a man inside his home, who threatened him with a screwdriver," Gda McGuane explained: "Another man was present in the home during this time."

He further said that a handbag was stolen from the property and the perpetrators proceeded to flee the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle.

Gda McGuane concluded by saying that anyone with information in relation to this incident can contact Kildare town garda station on (045) 527 730.

When asked by the Leinster Leader for comment on the incident, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí received a report of an incident of aggravated burglary that occurred on the evening of Saturday, June 8, 2024 at a private residence in Kildare town.

"A number of personal items were reported as taken."

The spokesperson added: "No injuries were reported."

"Investigations are ongoing," the spokesperson concluded.