Offaly gardaí in urgent warning amid spike in one type of crime at night

Offaly gardaí have issued a warning to communities in the county after a spate of one type of theft in recent week.

In a note from gardaí circulated to community alert groups in Offaly, they warned of overnight thefts from outbuildings and farmyards.

The note read: "In the last week there has being an increase in thefts from outbuilding /farmyards in neighbouring counties. AGS asks that people secure their property the best they can, report any suspicious activity with as much details as possible.

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"We also ask as the evenings draw in to keep in mind your neighbours. Please circulate."