Duo attempted to break into Kildare home with crowbar, garda says
Gardaí based in Newbridge are investigating this crime
Two males who had their faces covered up attempted to break into a County Kildare home by using a crowbar.
Details of the shocking incident were highlighted by Garda Brian Carroll during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
He told host Hannah Kelly that the incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, April 21 last at a property located on the Eyrefield Road in Newbridge.
Fortunately, the homeowner managed to spot the two males during the attempted break-in, which alarmed the duo and caused them to subsequently flee from the property.
Gda Carroll added that while gardaí have canvassed for CCTV, he still emphasised that anyone with information and / or footage relating to this crime can contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí received a report of an alleged burglary of a residential property that occurred on Tuesday, April 21 last on Eyrefield Road, The Curragh, County Kildare at approximately 8.30pm."
The spokesperson also said that the investigation into this matter is ongoing.