Theft of ‘large quantity’ of vape products in Kildare under investigation
The crime occurred in Athy
A garda investigation has been launched after a "large quantity" of vape products were stolen from a County Kildare shop.
The crime was highlighted by Garda Marc Connolly when he appeared as a guest on KFM radio station yesterday (October 1 last) during one of its programmes.
He explained that the incident took place at a shop, which sells vape products and is located on Duke Street in Athy, on September 26 last.
Gda Connolly added that a quantity of cash was also stolen during the course of the incident.
He added: "Of interest to us [referring to An Garda Síochána] is a black Audi A4 car with a partial number plate of '132-MN'. This vehicle was observed leaving the scene and driving in the direction of the Kilkenny Road."
Gda Connolly also said that gardaí believe that there were four occupants inside this vehicle.
He concluded by calling on anyone with information relating to this crime to contact Athy Garda Station on 059 863 4210.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this burglary, a garda spokesperson replied: "Gardaí responded to an incident of burglary that occurred at approximately 5.40am on September 26 last on Duke Street in Athy, County Kildare.
"Investigations are ongoing."