Gardai charged a man following a number of thefts from cars in Mountmellick over the past number of days.
Gardai carried out a number of searches, arrested and charged a man in relation to the thefts on Friday – and he was subsequently due to appear before Portlaoise District Court.
Gardai thanked the public for their help with this matter.
They said: “We wish to thank the public for their assistance in relation to our Facebook appeal earlier in the week which helped us identify owners of property.”
Gardai also want to remind people to ‘Park Smart’ as the majority of thefts from cars in the Laois/Offaly area in 2020 involved property being stolen from them while they were parked at their residences and left unlocked.
Gardai said: “Park in well-lit areas and always lock and secure your vehicle.
“If attending financial institutions and withdrawing monies never ever leave those monies in your vehicle.
“Consider using electronic funds transfer.”
