SPATE OF BURGLARIES IN NORTH AND EAST GALWAY

Date Published: 13-Aug-2011

GARDAI are warning people, especially those in rural areas, to be vigilant and report any vehicles or strangers acting suspiciously, following a spate of burglaries in villages in North and East Galway.

A large amount of cash, was taken from a house in a burglary in Cloghan's Hill in North Galway early yesterday (Friday) and later in the day cash and jewellery was taken in one of three burglaries in the Mountbellew area

Tuam Gardai are investigating the Cloghans Hill burglary, and several others reported in a number of houses, in an area along the Galway-Mayo border.Burglaries have been reported from Dunmore and Williamstown, which also happened early yesterday.

The Gardai are seeking the help of the public regarding four male occupants of a silver colour, 5 series BMW car seen in the Cloghans Hill area around the time of the major theft.

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Cloghans Hill, Dunmore or Williamstown areas, or who may have any information regarding the silver BMW seen in these areas between 10 am and 1 pm yesterday should contact Tuam Gardai at 093-24202.

Meanwhile Mountbellew Gardai are seeking information from the public regarding two burglaries in Castleblakeney and one at Newtown, near Mountbellew, between 7 o'clock last evening and 1 am today.