Garda warning over trailer thefts

Gardaí are urging farmers and landowners to be vigilant following a number of trailer thefts in the Nenagh district in recent weeks.

In one incident overnight between Monday and Tuesday of last week, a double-axle trailer containing farming equipment was stolen at Faha, Portroe.

The week before that another valuable double-axle trailer was stolen from a yard at Kilruane. Among other recent incidents, registration plates were taken from a car at Ballymackey on Wednesday of last week.

Gardaí advise that thefts in rural areas appear to be on the increase again. As well as taking steps to ensure their property is secure, farmers are asked to be wary of people selling second-hand equipment. Purchase from reputable dealers and report any suspicious activity to the gardaí immediately.