Man spends almost an hour trying to break into Offaly house
GARDAI are investigating an attempted burglary at a house in Park Avenue, Tullamore on Sunday evening February 27.
The man wearing a three quarter length jacket, was masked and carrying a bag with what the house owner believes were tools.
He tried to gain entry through the kitchen window but was unable to do so, he then managed to open a bedroom window but it was locked in the ajar position. He also tried the back door.
There was a tag or design on the left arm of his jacket that was reflective under a security camera.
The incident happened between 7pm and 8pm on Sunday February 27. The man remained at the scene for up to three quarters of an hour trying to get into the house.
He opened the back gate of the premises from the inside after first climbing over it.
Security footage has been supplied to Tullamore Gardai. If anyone saw anything suspicious in the vicinity of Park Avenue on Sunday between 6pm and 8pm, or around Thornsbury estate or have any information please contact Tullamore gardai on 0579327600.