Co Kildare Gardaí are warning to 'lock up' with spate of break-ins

Gardaí in Co Kildare are now issuing warnings  for people to ‘lock up’  their properties following a spate of break-ins.

Between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm, at Thomastown, Caragh, this week, a shed located in the front garden was broken into.

The homeowner returned on Monday October 23, to find that a lawn-mower, hedge-trimmer and chainsaw had been stolen.

Meanwhile,  at Timahoe, Naas, power tools were stolen from a shed.

On  Saturday, October 21, panelling from  a section at the back of the shed was removed.

The homeowner returned to find that the shed had been broken into.

Meanwhile in Prosperous,on Friday, October 20, a man is understood to have been using a powerwasher.

He went into his house for some time. However, on returning he discovered that a red and silver powerwasher had been stolen.

Appeals are being made for anyone with information to contact Gardaí.