Brazen bike thief steals bike outside shop in Newbridge

By Kim O'Leary

Kildare people are being advised to ensure that their bikes are secured with a lock following an incident in Newbridge where a bike was stolen by thieves outside a shop recently.

A customer went into the Daybreak shop on Main Street in Newbridge and left his bike outside, which was then stolen by a man who was standing outside the shop.

Shocking footage of the incident has been shared on Facebook by Kildare Crime Alerts and Prevention in an attempt to raise awareness about bike thefts after they were contacted by a follower concerning the incident.

Cyclists in Newbridge are being warned to lock their bikes and to avoid leaving them outside shops if at all possible.

Gardaí in Newbridge are investigating the incident and those with any information can contact them at Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431212.