Two teenagers have been charged.
Two people have been arrested after the theft of 16 vehicles in Cork.
Gardaí investigating the theft of 15 cars and a van in Eltins Wood and Compass Quay, Kinsale, on 6 April have arrested and charged two males.
Two juveniles, both aged in their late teens, were detained at Bandon Garda Station and charged on Friday.
They are both due to appear before a special sitting of Bandon District Court on Friday.
Gardaí reminded the public about the need to take all valuables from their vehicles, especially considering that people will be spending lengthy amounts of time indoors.
Speaking at Kinsale Garda Station, Crime Prevention Office Sgt James O Donovan said: “Since 2016, €30 million worth of items were stolen from vehicles and outside our homes and in driveways are the most common places for it to happen.
“Because everyone is adhering to Government restrictions on staying indoors, our vehicles are going to all be parked up for the next couple of weeks so I would ask that nobody leave anything of value in them, no matter where it is parked, and make sure it is locked at all times.”
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