ALERT: Gardaí on the lookout for two stolen 4x4 jeeps

Laois Gardaí are on the lookout for two stolen 4x4 vehicles.

Both were stolen from yards, one is a navy Toyota Landcruiser, registration number starting with 07 C. The other is a silver Suzuki Vitara with registration starting with 04 TS but those reg plates may have been changed.

The public is being asked to call 999 immediately if they spot either vehicle.

"Portlaoise Garda are investigating the theft of these two vehicles similar to those pictured overnight.

"If sighted parked up please contact 999 immediately and let us know where. The Toyota Landcruiser may be bearing a 07C plate and the Silver Suzuki Vitara may be bearing a 04TS plate," the Laois Offaly Garda Division state.

The public can call Portlaoise Garda Station 0578674100 or 999.