Van stolen as two adjoining homes targeted in early morning Athy burglary

Gardaí in Athy are investigating the burglary of a van from an estate in the town as part of an investigation into two connected burglaries.

The break-ins occurred at adjoining homes in the Orchard Estate in the early hours of Tuesday morning when thieves raided the two houses before taking off in a white Citroen Berlingo van that belonged to one of the homeowners.

A number of items were also stolen from each property. Gardaí have said that the vehicle registration number on the van was 142KE1459.

Athy Gardaí have asked for anyone with information to contact them on 059 8634210.