Gardaí in the Cavan Monaghan division are appealing to the public for assistance after a number of thefts and break-ins occurred in the region over the last month. Those who noticed anything suspicious on the night of the 10th of September last when at approximately 3am a business premises just off the Oriel Road in Carrickmacross was broken into and a number of items stolen, are asked to make contact with the local Garda Station.
On the 12th of September, a car was broken into in the Foxford Estate area of the town while on September the 20th last, a house was burgled in Killygoan. The incident occurred just before 8pm and Gardaí want to speak to anyone who noticed anything suspicious at the time.
And, on the 29th of September, a home was burgled between the hours of 1:30am and 3am and a number of items stolen. Gardaí are anxious to speak to anyone in the Carrickmacross area with information about the matter. Meanwhile, Gardaí are issuing advice on home and car safety as the dark evenings approach.
Seargent Mick Duffy told Shannonside Northern Sound that home owners should consider their options as opportunistic burglars take advantage of the dark evenings. He is advising people to put a light on a timer switch so as to give the impression there is someone home.
He also says that it's important to lock and secure doors and windows, and if homeowners have an alarm, ensure it is serviced and in working order. Seargent Duffy is also advising homeowners not to keep cash in the house, and high value items like jewellery should be photographed and kept in a safe and secure location.
Garda Tracey Donohoe, meanwhile, says there has been a noted increase across Co Monaghan in thefts from cars. She added that owners should lock their cars at night and never leave anything valuable in them. "Over recent months there have been a number of thefts from cars in various parts of Co Monaghan.," she continued.
"These thefts can sometimes take place in car parks in rural areas but we have also seen cases where cars have been broken into outside homes where they are parked in driveways or along the street. We would like to highlight the importance of locking your car at night and never leaving anything valuable in your car."
