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Milltown

Thieves flee after 4am ram-raid on local shop

Gardaí say that nothing seems to have been stolen, though extensive damage was caused.

GARDAÍ IN KILDARE are investigating a ram-raid on a local shop in Milltown.

The shop, on the main stretch of road through the town, was rammed at around 3.45am this morning by a dark car. Two men in balaclavas climbed out of the car and entered the premises.

However, gardaí say that nothing seems to have been stolen, though extensive damage was caused.

The men then fled the scene in the car. Gardaí in Newbridge are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 045 431 212.

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Jan 25th 2017, 2:23 PM

Our local shop. Always getting hit as it’s at a 3 way Cross roads. Easy getaway. Serious damage done and apparently they just took a few crisps. Here’s hoping they’re caught. Probably get a slap on the wrist though.

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Jan 25th 2017, 5:29 PM

Apparently they stole a full box of burglar bites. The meanies

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Jan 25th 2017, 2:37 PM

Don’t give up the day job lads !

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Jan 25th 2017, 5:35 PM

Sorry terrence couldn’t resist after reading your post. Shouldn’t be flippant.

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Jan 25th 2017, 4:21 PM

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Jan 25th 2017, 6:23 PM

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