‘Do the simple things right’

Mullingar Gardaí have advised people to do the “simple things right” when it comes to home security in the run-up to Christmas.

Four houses were broken into over the last week, including two burglaries in the Ballynacargy area last Wednesday, December 8. There were also two reported burglaries yesterday; one in Rochfortbridge and one in the Mullingar area. Among the items stolen in the four incidents were jewellery, electronic devices and cash.

A garda spokesperson told the Westmeath Examiner that in the run-up to Christmas householders should be “extra vigilant” when it comes to securing their home against burglars.