An appeal has been sent out for a missing dog in the Portlaoise area.
A brown and white Jack Russell was handed into Portlaoise Garda station today.
The Jack Russell has a brown, leather collar and was found on the Abbeyleix Road just outside of the Garda Station.
Anyone with any information on the a possible owner is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station on (057) 867 4100.
In other news
Elsewhere, an attempted burglary stopped in the nick of time by local efforts last night.
The attempted burglary of a domestic garage in Doonane, Crettyard was stopped as a neighbour reported suspicious activity.
The culprits were disturbed as their white van was reported as suspicious by the neighbour prevented the crime being completed. No arrests were made as those involved fled the scene. The incident is believed to have occurred at 10.15pm.
Crime prevention officer Graham Kavanagh has issued a reminder to secure your property to best of your ability, and report all suspicious activity to Gardaí.
He stated: “Neighbours keeping an eye out for each other is crucial and timely reminder to review your security, lighting and alarms and getting involved in your community alert text alert. Secure sheds effectively and mark and record equipment e.g. ride on lawnmowers and gardening equipment.”
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