Galway police investigate three similar car thefts and two acts of vandalism across the county within a week.
The first theft was near Tuam. It occurred on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. A white Peugeot van went missing between 7 PM and 8:30 PM. Its license plate is 171-D-23695. If you saw anything, call Tuam Gardaí at 093-70840, or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800666111.
Another car was stolen from Gort between Wednesday, February 26, and Thursday, February 27. A blue Dacia Sandero vanished overnight. The car’s registration is 161-D-51590, and it was parked near the owner’s house. If you noticed anything, ring Gort Gardaí at 091 636400 or the confidential line. Any Garda station can help too.
The third car theft happened in Galway. A silver Opel Insignia disappeared between Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1. The license plate is 12-D-34969, and the car was taken from outside the owner’s home. Did you see anything near Eyre Square? Contact Galway Garda Station at 091-538000, or the confidential line.
Galway police are also looking into two acts of vandalism. The first happened in Galway City Centre on Saturday, March 1. Someone kicked off a car’s wing mirror. It was a silver Opel Astra with license plate 09-D-21332.
The incident took place between 9 AM and 11 AM, and CCTV caught the person damaging the car. Saw something near Eyre Square? Call Galway Garda Station at 091-538000, the confidential line, or just contact any Garda.
Another incident happened in Oranmore on Sunday, March 2, when someone damaged a house. A front window was shattered between 4:20 AM and 4:30 AM. The owners were awakened by a loud noise. Call Galway Garda Station at 091 388030 if you know anything, or use the Garda Confidential line at 1800666111. You can also contact any Garda station.
Police remind people about e-scooter rules, emphasizing caution when using them. Consider your safety and others.
You must be over 16 to use an e-scooter, which needs lights, brakes, and a horn. Don’t use e-scooters on footpaths or motorways. They can’t have seats, and carrying passengers or goods is disallowed.
You might get fined if you break traffic laws. Safety gear is not required, but police advise its use for the safety of yourself and others. You can find further info at www.Garda.ie.