'Don't engage' - Offaly residents warned of suspicious car in the area

Residents in Offaly have been warned to be aware of the movements of a car seen acting suspiciously on Friday.

The Cappincur community alert issued a message to all resident about a white Mercedes reported acting suspiciously in the area just outside Tullamore early on Friday.

The alert read: "A white Mercedes with 141C reg has been seen acting suspiciously in our area. Please be vigilant, don't engage with driver / passengers and report sightings to 999 / 112 and ask for Tullamore Garda Station."