Roscrea and Lorrha burglaries under investigation by Gardaí

Gardaí in Nenagh and Roscrea are investigating burglaries which happened within days in the North Tipperary area and are appealing to the public for any information which may assist their investigation.

The burglaries happened at private residences in the Roscrea and Lorrha areas.

A garden shed was broken into and tools were stolen from the rear of a residence in the Legion Villas are of Roscrea.

The incident happened sometime between Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 and Gardaí are urging anyone in the Roscrea area who may have noticed any suspicious activity to contact them at Roscrea Garda Station at (0505) 24230.

Separately, a private residence was forcibly entered by thieves in the Bredagh area of Lorrha.

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The incident happened between 3pm and 5pm on Friday, June 6 and the home was ransacked by the intruders and personal items were stolen.

Nenagh Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, or who may have noticed any suspicious vehicles or persons in the area to contact them at (067) 50450 and assist their ongoing investigation.