Money stolen during break in at rural pub in the Midlands

A rural pub in Laois has been broken into and some money taken.

The incident took place after closing time on Monday night into Tuesday morning, January 9 and 10.

The proprietor confirmed that customers and staff had gone home for the night when the break-in happened. 

It is understood that a window was broken, setting off the alarm, and a small sum of money taken from the till.

An investigation is underway by Laois Gardaí, with CCTV to be examined.

Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them at Portlaoise Garda Station.