Large haul of builders’ tools stolen during break-in at county Kilkenny site

Thieves made off with a valuable haul of construction equipment after breaking into a building site in county Kilkenny.

Gardai confirmed the thieves broke into the site in Clonamery, Inistioge, sometime between 2pm last Saturday and 10am on Wednesday.

The thieves made off with an expensive Jefferson generator, two blue Makita drills, sets of drill bits and a silver plug socket and rachet set.

A local Garda spokesperon said: “We would like to remind people of the importance of building site security. Tools and equipment should always be kept in a secure and safe store. Equipment should always be marked and keep photographic records of your equipment.”

Gardai have urged potential witnesses or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area at the time to contact Graiguenamanagh Garda Station on 059 972 5750.