GARDAI are investigating a shocking incident where a charity shop was vandalised and burgled.

The Sue Ryder Foundation shop in Rock Street was broken into between the hours of 5.50pm on Friday and 9.50am on Saturday.

It is thought the thieves forced open the back door, the safe was forced open and cash taken. There was considerable damage to the property and a number of items were taken.

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If anyone saw or heard anything in the vicinity at the time, they are asked to contact Tralee Gardaí on 066-7102300.

The Sue Ryder Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping older people live safely, securely and independently – with a choice of services to suit all needs.

Founded in 1982, the Foundation now provides housing and support to the elderly and disabled in six locations throughout the State, and its shops help raise funds for the Foundation’s work and to make better known the needs of the sick and handicapped in Ireland and overseas and the work of Sue Ryder in other countries.