Quad and chainsaw taken from farm near Athy

A quad bike and a chainsaw were stolen in a break-in that occurred on a farm in Co. Kildare on Monday night.

The robbery occurred on a farm near Athy, at approximately 3am.The red-coloured Honda 420 quad (similar to pictured) and the Stihl chainsaw were taken in the raid.

The quad has a safety foam structure surrounding it, and was only purchased new last year. The chainsaw has a 20in blade and is also a relatively new tool.

The criminals involved had to get through a substantial door to access the machines, the victim told AgriLand.

A white Toyota Hiace van was spotted acting suspiciously in the area and may have had a registration plate beginning with “08-D”.

Gardai are continuing investigations into the break-in; no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information or who may have seen any of the above machinery is asked to inform Athy Garda Station, which can be contacted on: 059-863-4210.