Series of attempted burglaries on one day in one area in Offaly

Gardai are investigating a series of attempted burglaries in one area of Offaly on the same day.

In one incident, three males wearing face coverings attempted a burglary at a residence in Offaly recently.

The incident happened on Thursday July 13 at Whiteford Cross, Crinkle.

At 11.45am the owner of the house saw the men trying to break in at the back of the house.

They fled the scene when they realised they had been spotted. No damage was caused to the property during the attempt.

The Gardaí believe the men were travelling in a black hatchback car of an unknown make or model.

On the same day, there attempted a burglary at an apartment on Newbridge St, Birr.

At 12.50pm a male knocked on the front door of the apartment and when there was no answer, he entered the premises.

There he was confronted by the occupier of the property and fled the scene.

A Garda spokesperson told the Tribune that when the occupier of the premises went to answer the door he saw the unknown male approaching him, who turned tail and left when he realised someone was present.

If you saw or know anything which may assist the gardai in their investigations please contact Birr Station at (057) 9120016/9169710.