Appeal launched after 'large amount' of cigarettes stolen from Kildare shop

A garda appeal has been launched following the theft of a 'large amount' of cigarettes from a County Kildare shop.

The incident was brought up by Garda Lenny Donnellan during a recent guest appearance on KFM.

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He explained to host Hannah Kelly that the cigarettes were stolen from Conlon's Centra in Athy.

Gda Donnellan added that the two male perpetrators broke a window in order to access the premises and steal the cigarettes.

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He further said that the two males were seen operating a Black Audi vehicle during this incident.

The vehicle has the following registration plate: '08-DL-15279'.

Gda Donnellan concluded by urging anyone with information relating to this burglary to contact Athy Garda Station on 059 863 4210.

When asked by the Leinster Leader about this crime, a garda spokesperson replied: "Gardaí attended a scene of a burglary at a business premises in Athy, County Kildare in the early hours of Sunday, April 5 last."

The spokesperson added that investigations into this incident are ongoing.

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