Homes ransacked during separate burglaries in Offaly

Gardai are investigating after homes were ransacked during recent burglaries in Offaly.

A Garda spokesperson told The Midland Tribune this week that there was a burglary in a home on Athlone Road, Ferbane on Thursday, October 24th during which the master bedroom was ransacked but nothing taken.

According to gardai, entry was made via a window between 5.30pm and 7.15pm when the owner was away for a short period of time.

Another burglary occurred at a home in Killeen, Birr between 5pm and 7pm on Saturday November 2.

Entry was gained through a rear window and a number of rooms were ransacked. A small quantity of cash and jewellery was taken.

Gardai are appealing to members of the general public who may have seen suspicious activity in both cases to please contact them.