Cement mixer and generator taken during burglary in county Kilkenny town

Building equipment was stolen during a break-in at a house in a county Kilkenny town.

The incident occurred in Moate Park in Ballyragget between 6.30pm on Tuesday and 8.30am on Wednesday.

The burglars managed to gain access to the garage at the side of the house and stole a red Bell cement mixer and a power generator. Gardai estimate the stolen goods have a value of more than €650.

Anyone with information, or who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area at that time,  is asked to contact Castlecomer Garda Station on 056 444 0650.