Gardaí investigating burglary at busy Kildare restaurant

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The exterior of Lily & Wild’s Newbridge branch | FILE PHOTO

The crime was committed by two male youths

Gardaí based in County Kildare are investigating a burglary incident which occurred in staff area of a busy restaurant.

Details of the incident were read out on KFM by Garda John Joe O’Connell during a guest appearance on Wednesday, June 17 last.

He told host Tara Flanagan that the crime occurred at Lily & Wild’s Newbridge restaurant in Newbridge between 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday, June 10 last.

According to Gda O’Connell, two young males managed to gain access to the staff area, and proceeded to steal a number of items and cash which belonged to the premises’ workers.

Gda O’Connell further said that gardaí are currently examining CCTV footage in relation to the crime.

He concluded by urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180, or the Garda Confidential Line (free-phone) on 1800 666 111.

When asked by the Leinster Leader about the crime, a garda spokesperson responded: “Gardaí attended the scene of burglary at a business premises in Newbridge, County Kildare at approximately 3pm.”

The spokesperson added that investigations into this crime are ongoing.

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