Gardai issue appeal over two midweek thefts in Tullamore

Gardai have issued an appeal for assistance from the public in relation to two overnight thefts that occurred in the Tullamore area this week.

Both of the incidents happened overnight on Tuesday, and into Wednesday (August 13-14).

One involved the theft of diesel and a machinery battery from a building site on the Daingean Road, while the other involved tools being taken from a van parked at the rear of a hotel in the town.

Gardai said that if members of the public were offered such items for sale, or if they have any information on the thefts, they should contact Tullamore Garda Station on: 057 9327600.