Suspected thief flees empty-handed after being disturbed 'in the act' outside Limerick home

A MAN who was attempting to break into a vehicle in Limerick city was disturbed in the act by the owner. 

The man was attempting to break into a white Doblo van that was parked at Ashbrook Lawn on the Ennis Road in Limerick city at 12.55am on Saturday, March 4. 

Fortunately, according to Garda John Finnerty, the owner was alerted and managed to disturb the thief who subsequently fled.

"Gardai do not have a description of the man so they are asking anyone who was around Ashbrook Lawn last Saturday morning at 12.55am to please contact Mayorstone gardai at 061 456980," said Garda Finnerty.