Property stolen in Laois car park
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Gardaí are appealing to landowners to check their land for stolen property, after a car was broken into in a local car park.
A number of items were stolen from the car on Friday afternoon at the car park in Heywood, Ballinakill.
The theft happened just before darkness fell, between 4.25pm and 5pm on 17 January.
In an appeal on social media today, gardaí asked landowners in the area to check their property for items that may have been discarded following the theft.
The break-in is being investigated by Abbeyleix gardaí, who can be contacted at 057 8730580.
Gardaí added: ‘When parking at any amenity area or in general, make sure there are no items of value left in your car.’ Gardaí advised motorists to ‘park smart’ using the following guidelines:
1. Remove all valuables from your vehicle – don’t leave temptation on display.
2. Lock your car every time, even if you’re just stepping away for a moment.
3. Double-check that windows and doors are secured before you walk away.
They said: ‘Together, we can help prevent these incidents from happening again. Let’s work as a community to keep our streets safe.’
