Limerick gardaí warn public to be vigilant following city and village burglaries

A SENIOR garda has appealed to the public for information following a number of burglaries and theft incidents reported across Limerick city and county in recent days.

Crime Prevention Officer Michelle O’Halloran, of Henry Street Garda Station, said a man in his sixties returned to his home in Ballyneety to find that the rear door had been forced open on March 8 at approximately 11.20 am.

According to Sgt O’Halloran, the homeowner discovered a burglar inside the property, which had been ransacked.

“There were two further burglars who had exited the house before the owner returned,” she said.

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The three male suspects fled the scene in a white Hyundai jeep, and went on to travel in the direction of Ballyneety village. 

Anyone who observed a white Hyundai jeep in the Ballyneety area on March 8 is being asked to contact Gardaí on 061 351 102.

In a separate incident, a burglary occurred at a home in Uregare, Bruff, between 10 pm on Tuesday, March 3 and 6.45 am the following morning.

During the break-in, a quad bike and a significant sum of cash were stolen.

Bruff gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact 061 382940 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Gardaí are also investigating the theft of tools from a construction site on the Dooradoyle Road. The incident occurred between 7.20 pm and 9.45 pm on Tuesday, March 2, when a site worker discovered that his toolbox had been broken into and tools had been taken.

Anyone who may have information about the theft, or who may have been offered tools for sale in suspicious circumstances, is asked to contact Gardaí on 061 214340.

In another incident on Saturday, March 7 at around 6.30pm, a woman reported the theft of her handbag from her car on John Street. The victim had parked her vehicle and briefly entered a nearby business. While inside, she noticed a woman sitting inside her car.

When the owner approached the vehicle, the suspect fled with the handbag.

Gardaí at Henry Street are investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone who may have been in the John Street area at the time and observed suspicious activity to contact 061 212400.

Sgt O’Halloran also urged members of the public to remain vigilant.

“Criminals are always on the lookout for an easy opportunity as we saw in this theft on John Street. By locking your vehicle and securing your property, you greatly reduce the risk of being a target,” she said.

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