Gardaí in Waterford seek help in identifying 'two youths' following criminal damage incidents

Gardaí in Waterford are seeking help in identifying "two youths" who may be suspects of criminal damage incidents in the City. 

On Saturday, January 17th, there were two separate incidents of criminal damage that happened less than 30 minutes apart. 

The first was in Gracdieu Heights at 10:30pm, and the driver's side window of a van was smashed. 

The front windscreen was also damaged. 

Two young males were seen on bikes and Gardaí want to speak to them.

"Gardaí are looking to speak to these two youths. If you can assist in identifying them or if you have video doorbell footage that may assist the investigation, please contact Unit B at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300," a spokesperson for Waterford Gardaí said.

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The second incident happened in Saint Herblain Park at 10:55pm. 

A house's window was smashed in order for the home to be broken into and a fire was set. 

The fire brigade attended the scene to extinguish the fire. 

"Again, we are asking people in this area with video doorbell to review their footage and submit anything that maybe relevant to the Crime Unit at Waterford Garda Station. If you have any information that can assist us, please contact Waterford Garda Station or the confidential line on 1800 666 111," the spokesperson said.