Goods worth €11,000 stolen in Athlone burglary

Gardai are continuing to investigate a burglary in which goods worth €11,000 were stolen from a house just off the Roscommon Road in Athlone last week.

Jewellery worth €5,000 was taken during the raid along with other goods, including electrical items, valued at €6,000.

Sergeant Andrew Haran of Athlone Garda Station said the incident took place between Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

The crime was discovered by the homeowner on Wednesday afternoon.
The Garda investigation into the matter is continuing this week and anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the burglary is asked to contact the station on: 090 64 98550.