Would-be thief snapped in the act

A would-be thief who attempted to steal items from a property under construction in the Killucan area last week, was photographed by the owner. 

The incident occurred at about 10.30am on Friday last, November 10.

Gardaí reported this week that the owner of the property disturbed a male who was attempting to take material from the site. 

The homeowner immediately took a photograph of the culprit and the grey Peugeot van in which they drove away.

The vehicle’s registration plate was captured and investigating officers are confident they will identify the individual quite quickly.