Garda Appeal To Keep Cars Locked After Thefts In Clare

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Gardaí are appealing to people in Clare to ensure their cars are always locked, even if they’re only leaving them for a moment.

Thieves gained access to an unlocked car in Kilmaley overnight on May 16th, and stole the car’s radio.

In a separate incident in Ballyalla the following day, a man had a power tool taken from his unlocked van outside a shop, where he was distracted inside by an accomplice.

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Garda Áine Kelly from the Crime Prevention Unit at Ennis Garda Station says it’s vital that people don’t leave their vehicles unlocked, no matter hw long they’ll be away from it: