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Gardaí investigating theft of statue from Wicklow church

Gardaí investigating theft of statue from Wicklow church
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Muireann Duffy

Gardaí in Wicklow are investigating the theft of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the north of the county.

A statement from Gardaí on Wednesday confirmed officers "are investigating the theft of statue from a church in Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow".

It is believed the theft of the five-foot figure occurred on Monday, February 6th.

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The statue is understood to have been there for almost 100 years and it's believed several people were involved in the theft.

Gardaí added investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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