Gardaí investigate overnight car break-ins in Athlone

Gardaí in Athlone are investigating nine separate car break-ins overnight.

The incidents all happened in the Slí an Aifrinn estate in Arcadia sometime in the early hours of Tuesday morning (August 30).

As of 9.30am on Tuesday morning, Sgt Andrew Haran confirmed nine car break-ins have been reported to Athlone Garda Station.

He said most of the cars were damaged slightly and property was taken from some of them.

A man in his 30s has been arrested for questioning in relation to the incidents and he is currently being held in Athlone Garda Station.

Anyone who noticed anything unusual in the area in the early hours of Tuesday in the Slí an Aifrinn area is urged to contact Athlone Garda Station 09064 98550.