Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the removing of a Public AED Unit from outside a Café at the Wooden Bridge in Contarf, Co. Dublin.
Raheny Community First Responders noticed the unit was missing while carrying out their routine checks.
The AED unit was launched in November 2017 and this is the second such incident where a Public AED unit was stolen.
AED Launched in Nov 2017. Photo: (Raheny Community First Responders)
In a statement, Raheny CFR said ‘We are shocked that people thinks its acceptable to take these life-saving pieces of equipment (which) the communities and companies have supported heavily with fundraising for these AED’s. We are devastated that this is the second AED unit that has been stolen”.
Raheny Community First Responders work in their communities promoting the use of the Public AED’s. When somebody removes or steals an AED they are practically stealing a life.
Anyone with any information into the whereabouts of the Public AED is asked to contact Clontarf Garda Station on 01-666 4800.
