Investigations continue into break-in at Athlone Towncentre

Gardai in Athlone are continuing to investigate a break-in at two commercial premises in Athlone Towncentre earlier this month. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, March 15, when thieves forced their way into the Athlone shopping complex and entered both Quigleys Bakery and Starbucks Cafe on the ground floor. A sum of cash and a number of items were stolen from the targeted businesses.

A technical examination of the scene was subsequently carried out and CCTV footage has also been examined as part of the garda investigation.

A spokesperson for Athlone Gardai told the Westmeath Independent this week that the crime unit is "following a line of enquiry" into the daring raid, and would like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Athlone Towncentre between 8pm on Saturday night, March 14 and 8am on Sunday morning, March 15, and noticed any suspicious activity.

Athlone Garda Station can be contacted on 09064 98550.