Garda concern over increase in burglary incidents in County Waterford

Gardai have expressed concern following a recent increase in the number of burglary incidents in County Waterford.

A number of appeals for assistance have been issued in the hope that the culprits can be identified and apprehended.

The crime unit at Dungarvan garda station are seeking information regarding three burglaries that occurred on between September 4 and September 5.

"The first one occurred in Farnane Upper, Modeligo between the 4th and 5th of September where a house was broken into via the rear of the property and the house ransacked. It is possible that some of the items stolen were disposed of on route away from the property and gardaí would be interested in any such items," said crime prevention officer, Sergeant Deirdre O’Neill.

The second burglary occurred at a site in Glendaloughin, Ballymacarbry where a newly-placed mobile home was broken into at around 7.30pm on September 5.

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The third burglary occurred in the Crooked Bridge area of Moneygorm at around 5pm on the same day.

Gardaí say the house was occupied at the time and they are specifically looking to trace the driver of a blue Volkswagen Tiguan people carrier or similar type of vehicle which was observed in the area at the time.

"This vehicle was observed travelling towards Lismore on the R668. If you were travelling the area and have dashcam footage please contact the Crime Unit at Dungarvan garda station," said Sgt O'Neill.