Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating a break in to a commercial premises on High Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The front door of Vodafone Phone Store on High Street was smashed in at 4.30am and three raiders entered the premises while one remained in a nearby getaway car.
It is understood that a criminal gang have targeted a number of mobile phone shops across the country in recent weeks.
Gardaí are examining CCTV footage and are appealing for witnesses to contact them on (056) 777 5000.
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