Cheeky thieves steal vital equipment from back of a trailer parked on Kilkenny road

Thieves stole essential transporting equipment straight off the back of a trailer parked up on a road in county Kilkenny.

The theft occurred when the trailer was parked on the roadside at Cloughabrody, Thomastown, between 7pm on Saturday and 7am last Monday.

Three rachet straps, three hydraulic pipes and an adjustable spanner were taken from the trailer.

Anyone who may have seen anyone hanging around the trailer or who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area at that time is asked to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 775 4150.