Garda warning after over €4,000 worth of powers tools stolen across Kildare

People working in the construction sector have been advised by gardaí to be extra vigilant after a spate of  power tool theft incidents in recent days.

In one case the value of the tools taken was €4,000.

At least four incidents have occurred since February 20 and in most cases the tools were stolen from sheds adjacent to residential properties.

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Incidents have  been reported in Kill, Johnstown and Allenwood.

One man has been arrested but gardaí do not believe that the crimes are connected.