Communities in one area of Offaly hit by four burglaries in recent weeks

A NUMBER of communities in West Offaly were hit by four burglaries during recent weeks.

On Thursday September 28, between 2pm and 5pm, a house was entered through a back door and a small quantity of cash was stolen. The house was unoccupied at the time.

On Saturday September 30 between 6pm to 7pm, while the owners were away for a short period of time, the rear door of a house in Shannonbridge was forced open and a small quantity of jewellery was taken.

On Friday October 6, between 3pm to 7.30pm, burglars entered through the back window of a house in Cloghan and stole a small quantity of cash.

On Saturday October 7 a house in Shannon Harbour was entered through a back door. The house was searched by the criminals but nothing was taken.

A Garda spokesperson told the Midland Tribune that he is appealing to members of the general public to please contact Birr Garda Station if they saw anything suspicious or have any information. Call (057) 9120016/9169710.