Gardaí appeal for witnesses following burglary in Limerick

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a burglary and unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Limerick The incident occurred at a factory in Mungret, roughly a 15-minute drive from Limerick City in the early hours of Thursday 5 July.

A number of tools such as drills, angle grinders and impact guns were taken as a result, as well as a vehicle.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Mungret area of Limerick between the hours of 12am - 1:45am and may have noticed any suspicious activity to contact them at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214340, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

"This is the second incident we have had recently in Limerick where criminals have targeted premises which have tools and machinery on site," said Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Ber Leetch,  speaking at Henry Street Garda Station on Friday afternoon.

"Gardaí and the Construction Industry Federation recently launched the 'Secure It Keep It' campaign which is aimed at reducing construction site crime. General tips such as making sure that all property is securely stored, ideally in a location alarmed and covered by CCTV.

"Have fencing or hoardings set up where possible and having good security lighting. The most important thing for anyone who owns machinery, tools, materials and equipment is to keep them secure.

"If possible, put some type of identifying mark on them by way of stamping, etching or stencilling. Keep a record of property and contact Gardaí immediately if anything is stolen."

"I would appeal to involved in the construction industry to go onto the Garda website and take the construction site checklist challenge," Sergent Leetch also added.