Local gardaí tracing BMW in connection with burglaries
Gardaí in Mullingar are appealing for witnesses to help them trace the movements of a grey BMW 3 Series MSport, which was identified at the scenes of four burglaries in the area last week.
The incidents in question happened on Wednesday November 4 between 5pm and 7pm (approximately) when jewellery and cash were stolen from houses at Lynn Heights, Ballinderry, Hillside Drive and Ushnagh Court.
A garda spokesperson said at least three males are thought to be involved and that there were several sightings of the vehicle at the areas in question.
“We’ve established that a grey BMW 3 series MSport was involved through CCTV footage and house to house inquiries, and we’re appealing for anybody who may have seen that car. We don’t have a number plate, but if anyone saw that car and suspicious movements or has any dashcam footage in and around those areas at that time, they might make it available to us.”
The night before, Tuesday November 3, a burglary took place in the Mitchelstown area of Delvin. Gardaí have not established any link between the incidents, but are again appealing for witnesses in that area between 6pm and 9pm. No property was reported stolen but damage was caused during entry.
“That one is still under investigation,” said the garda spokesperson. “If there was anyone in the area around the time who might have seen a car that was suspicious, contact us at the station.”
An allegation of assault at approximately 5pm on Tuesday November 3 in the Grange area of Mullingar remains under investigation and gardaí are appealing for witnesses and information.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday November 4 and brought before Athlone District Court charged with assault, causing harm and producing an implement during the course of a dispute.
Later that Tuesday in what gardaí confirm is an unrelated incident, there was a discharge of a firearm at 9.55pm. “Somebody unlawfully discharged a firearm causing damage to the front windows of a house in Grange Crescent, there were people present in the house but there were no injuries,” the garda spokesperson stated.
“We have the matter under investigation and door to door enquiries have been carried out.”
Gardaí have established that the suspect is a male who fled by vehicle, and ask that anyone with information come forward.
Contact Mullingar Garda Station on 04493 8400.