Appeal to return sentimental items after thieves target home of elderly couple in Offaly

An appeal has been made to return 'extremely personal sentimental items' after thieves targeted the home of elderly couple in Offaly on Sunday afternoon.

Gardai are investigating a burglary that took place at a house in Edenderry on June 11 at 1.30pm and say a sum of cash was taken from the property.

No arrests have been made and investigations are going.

The couple's neighbours say the couple are devastated and are appealing to the thieves to return what are described as 'extremely personal sentimental items' that were taken during the burglary. 

Anyone with information on the burglary can contact Edenderry Garda Station on 046 9731290.