Gardaí appeal for witnesses following burglary in Clare village as unusual item is stolen

Gardaí in Ennistymon are investigating a burglary where fencing wire was stolen from a property. 

Taking place in the Kilcolumb area of Kilmaley on Friday evening, June 27, the perpetrators forced their way into the rear of the property.

This incident is said to have occurred between 7pm and 8pm. 

"Fencing wire was stolen during the course of this robbery, where witnesses place a large white van with a black window on the sliding door at the scene before 8pm," said crime prevention officer, Sergeant Catriona Holohan.

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This van may have been in the area between Wednesday, June 25 and Friday, June 27.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in the town said, "We are appealing to anyone that may have observed this van (and) can assist Gardaí with a direction of travel, a description of the driver or a registration number of the van. If you have any information, please contact Ennistymon Garda Station on 065 7072180."