Investigations underway after two cars damaged during attempted thefts in Waterford
Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the two unsuccessful attempts to steal the vehicles
Investigations are underway after two cars were damaged during attempted thefts in Waterford city.
The first incident occurred in Christendom, Ferrybank between Sunday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 20.
A garda spokesperson said: “On the 18th of October to the 20th in Christendom in Ferrybank, attempts were made to steal a 141 red Mazda Demio hatchback.
“The suspects were unsuccessful but did cause damage to the vehicle’s ignition and fly window.”
They went on to detail a second attempted theft which also occurred recently.
“The second UT (unauthorised taking) attempt was in Spring Garden Alley, here in the city on October 20.
A silver Toyota estate was damaged when the ignition was interfered with. Again, they were unsuccessful.”
The garda spokesperson concluded by saying that CCTV has been sought and that investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with any information in relation to these incidents is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300.