News - Burglary

New Garda figures show burglary levels remain low locally

Launched in 2015, the aim of Operation Thor is to tackle the traditional rise in burglaries during the darker winter months.

Apr 22, 2026 17:33

Gardaí attended the scene at a business premises at Payne's Lane at 9:25 pm on Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2026 13:46

No arrests have been made.

Mar 20, 2026 10:58

Eugene Traynor, 48, with an address at Aderrig Square, Adamstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, was jailed for six and a half years.

Mar 13, 2026 07:25

He pleaded guilty to the aggravated burglary, during which he shouted an expletive followed by the words "wrong house."

Jan 23, 2026 12:32

No arrests have been made and anyone with any information is being urged to contact Longford Garda Station on 043-3350570

Dec 19, 2025 08:09

That's according to research compiled by Phonewatch, which studied data from the Central Statistics Office.

Nov 17, 2025 13:07

No arrests have been made.

Oct 8, 2025 07:23

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Sep 3, 2025 10:11

Gardaí say a silver car was observed outside the property that afternoon, and are calling for anyone with information about the car to inform them.

Aug 8, 2025 18:25

Inquiries are ongoing.

Mar 31, 2025 16:48

A number of items and cash were reported as stolen and a technical examination has since been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.

Mar 5, 2025 13:11

Gardaí responded to an incident at one o'clock this morning on the Roscommon side of the town.

Feb 11, 2025 16:27

A property at Kilnacreevy was broken into and ransacked during the incident on Friday, December 13th.

Jan 11, 2025 09:22

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