Takeaway driver working in Kildare was robbed by two males, garda says

A takeaway driver working in County Kildare was robbed by two males, according to a member of An Garda Síochána (AGS).

The incident was highlighted on KFM yesterday (November 5 last) by Garda John Joe O'Connell, who appeared as a guest on one of the station's programmes.

Gda O'Connell explained that the crime took place shortly before midnight on Monday, November 3 last.

He said that the driver was working on Anne Street in Prosperous when they were approached by a male. A second male then arrived and the pair proceeded to rob the driver.

Gda O'Connell added that the men stole a sum of cash from the driver, in addition to some food.

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He also provided a description of the two males.

Gda O'Connell said the first male is described as being around 5 foot 7 inches in height, has black hair and is aged in his late teens to early 20s.

The second male is described as also being around the same height as the first male and has reddish-ginger hair.

Gda O'Connell concluded by urging anyone with information relating to this crime to contact Clane Garda Station on 045 868 262.

When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a spokesperson for AGS replied: "Gardaí received a report of an incident of burglary that occurred at approximately 11.55pm on Monday, November 3 last on Anne Street in Prosperous, County Kildare."

The spokesperson added that investigations are ongoing.

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