Gardai in Portlaoise have charged a man with a number of thefts from local shops and cars.
The incidents occurred recently and the man is now awaiting a court appearance.
Gardai say: “Please remember our local shops have supported us all during this pandemic and appreciate your support.
“If you see suspicious activity in shops let staff, security or ourselves know.
“A Court appearance is due.
“Also please remember to remove property from cars when parking them.”
Meanwhile, with inclement weather forecast, Gardai have asked the public to look out for vulnerable neighbours and contact them if there are any issues.
They say: “With bad weather expected, make sure to provide support to older and vulnerable neighbours.
“If you have doubts about safety of older or vulnerable neighbours, seek our assistance.
“Our colleagues are out and about continuously patrolling and carrying out crime prevention checkpoints.
“If you need help just ask. Call 999 or 112 in Emergencies. An Garda Síochána are also available by calling your local Garda Station.
“Portlaoise Garda 0578674100, Tullamore Garda 0579317052, Birr Garda 057 9169710 or Portlaoise.community@garda.ie, Tullamore.community@garda.ie or Birr.community@garda.ie.
“The Offaly County Council Covid dedicated number is 1800-818181 and the Laois County Council Covid dedicated number is 1800-832010.
“The helplines are focused primarily on ensuring that vulnerable members of the community or those living alone can access deliveries of groceries, medicine and fuels.
“Email addresses are also available: Covidsupport@offalycoco.ie and Covidsupport@laoiscoco.ie.”
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