Gardai in Offaly are investigating two separate burglaries that took place earlier this month
A burglary occurred at a private residence in Ballingown, Belmont on Saturday, December 2. The rear window was forced but after a search the thieves made off with nothing.
A second burglary occurred at a house in Killogue, Shinrone on Friday, December 8 between 9am and 3pm. Again, access was gained by forcing open a rear window. The house was extensively searched but nothing was stolen.
A Garda spokesperson said that a dark-coloured car with a Donegal registration was seen acting suspiciously in a neighbouring area.
If anyone has any information about the attempted burglary which they wish to share please call Birr Garda Station at 05791 20016.
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