Portlaoise residents living along the Dublin road are being asked to contact Gardaí is their vehicle was interfered with or broken into last night Thursday May 31.
Two men arrested
An off-duty garda arrested two males, one in their late 20s and one in their early 30s, breaking into a car this morning at 3.30am.
Gardaí are advising people to be particularly vigiliant with their security during the summer months.
Sergeant Kelvin Courtney of the National Crime Prevention Unit said, “Summertime offers plenty of opportunities to burglars. Sheds left open and bicycles left unsecured in gardens are easy targets for the burglar. Remind children to lock their bicycles when not in use
Those who have had their vehicles interferred wth are being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 864100.
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