Attempted burglary at Kildare construction site leads to garda investigation
The site is a ‘construction compound’ for Uisce Éireann
An attempted burglary at a County Kildare construction site has led to a garda investigation.
Details of the crime were relayed to KFM by Garda Mo Nerney during a recent guest appearance on the radio station.
She explained that it occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 21 last at a construction site in Ballinakill, Kilcock.
According to Gda Nerney, the site is a ‘construction compound’ for Irish Water (Uisce Éireann).
“Nothing was taken from the site, and no damage was done to property [on the site],” she added.
Moreover, Gda Nerney said that it is believed that the perpetrator(s) fled the scene in a black Volkswagen Passat car.
She concluded by urging anyone with information relating to this crime to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a garda spokesperson replied: “Gardaí responded to reports of an alleged burglary at a building site in Enfield, County Kildare that occurred on Wednesday, October 21 last shortly before 8pm.”
The spokesperson also revealed that the investigation is ongoing.