Garda appeal after two local burglaries this week

Gardai are appealing for information in connection with two burglaries earlier this week in Barrymore and Monksland.

On Monday last, December 14, a home in the Ceathrú Na Gcloch estate in Monksland was broken into between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, when entry was gained via an upstairs window. A small amount of cash was taken.

Meanwhile, a quantity of jewellery was also stolen from a house in Barrymore, possibly this week also.

It's unclear when exactly this break-in occurred as the room where the jewellery was stolen is not used all of the time and owners only discovered it missing on Tuesday (December 16).

Gardai say the incident may have occurred some days before this but anyone who noticed anything out of the ordinary in either area should get in touch as soon as possible.

In the Barrymore incident, the burglar/s got into the building via a downstairs window.

Anyone who assist either investigation should call Athlone Garda Station 09064 98550.