North West sees some of the highest home burglary rates in the last year
The North West has seen a significant rise in home burglaries within the last year. The Sligo/Leitrim region saw the highest increase in burglaries over the last 12 months. According to the latest figures released by PhoneWatch, there was a 25% rise in home break-ins in the area, with a…
Gardai investigations continue into weekend burglaries in Beltra and Ballisdoare
Gardai in Sligo are appealing for the public’s assistance following two burglaries which took place in Beltra and Ballisdoare over the course of the weekend. It’s understood that a substantial sum of amount of money and jewellery was taken from an unoccupied property in the Beltra area. The house…
Local Councillor wants to know how Gardaí will reduce the number of burglaries in Leitrim
Next Monday’s joint policing committee meeting in Leitrim is expected to hear calls on Gardaí to outline how they intend to deal with the large number of burglaries that have taken place locally in recent times. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott has tabled a motion on the issue. …
Sligo Gardaí seek information in relation to burglaries
Sligo Gardaí are seeking information from the public in relation to burglaries and suspicious car activity. People are asked to report any sightings of a silver/grey Ford Focus or a silver VW Golf in the Easkey, Enniscrone, Ballisodare or Coolaney areas. Any suspicious activity should be reported to Sligo Garda…
Two men sentenced for burglaries in Sligo
Two men have been sentenced at Sligo Circuit Court to more than eight years imprisonment as a result of two serious burglaries that occurred in Sligo town in August of last year. Both men were on release from prison at the time and were arrested by Sligo Gardaí later on…
Gardai recover stolen firearm
A legally-held firearm stolen during a burglary in the Ballisodare area of Sligo on Thursday of last week has been recovered by gardai. A number of other items taken during the burglaries are still missing and investigations are continuing. So far, there have been no arrests. Gardai are again appealing…
Chalice stolen from church during burglaries in west Sligo
A chalice has been stolen from a West Sligo church. It’s believed the theft occurred at The Star of The Sea Church, in Rathlee, during the early hours of yesterday morning. Gardai say a burglary took place at the church between 1am and 4am. A rear door was forced and…