Garda appeal following Moate break-in

A dark coloured saloon car was reported acting suspiciously in Moate on foot of a burglary on Saturday.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses or anyone who noticed anything unusual to get in touch as soon as possible.

The break-in happened at a house on the Mount Temple Road in the town in the early evening of Saturday, possibly between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, when a front window was used to gain entry.

Gardaí said on Monday morning that some costume jewellery was taken from the scene.

A dark coloured saloon car was reported in the area at the time. Anyone who noticed this vehicle or anything unusual or who may have camera footage is asked to call Moate Garda Station 09064 81106 or Athlone Garda Station 09064 98550.

Meanwhile in Ballinasloe, two break-ins at Moher are under investigation.

It's thought both took place on Saturday evening, possibly between 5pm and 6pm.

In the first case, two men were seen getting in a car and heading towards the motorway. A quantity of jewellery was taken from this home.

In the second incident, some cash was taken from the home.

Both scenes were technically examined following the burglaries.

Anyone who saw anything unusual should call Ballinasloe Garda Station 09096 31890.