Tag Archives: Clare Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Triona Brooks

CLARE gardai have urged the public to be vigilant following two complaints about bogus trademen in the past week. Clare crime prevention officer Sergeant Triona Brooks said, “At 1pm last Thursday, February 2, three males called to a house on Main Street, Kilfenora and told the lady that they were going to clean her gutters. “She said that the landlord hadn’t told her this but the males commenced to clean the gutters but only for a few minutes. They then requested payment of €200 from the lady who paid the money over only to discover when she told the owner of the house he had not employed anyone to do this job.” She added that Gardaí at Killaloe received a report during the week from a home owner in Fossabeg, Scariff reporting that a male called to his home in a white van, claiming to work for a certain water company and said he was investigating a leak. “This male …

GARDAI are appealing for information about an incident that occurred near Crusheen last Friday. Clare crime prevention officer, Sergeant Triona Brooks said that two deer were shot and injured on lands at Calluragh, Crusheen at 8.30am last Friday morning, January 20. As a result of their injuries both deer had to be put down. “If anyone saw any suspicious vehicle or persons in this area between 8am and 9am last Friday, we would ask them to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100,” said Sergeant Brooks.

Gardaí at Kilrush Garda Station are investigating the attempted robbery from a group of friends in Doonbeg last week. Clare crime prevention officer Sergeant Triona Brooks said, “On Wednesday evening, January 18, at 7.30pm, three friends got off a bus on Main Street, Doonbeg. “They were approached by three individuals who demanded that they hand over their property. “Thankfully the three friends ran and took refuge in a shop. “We are asking anyone who saw this incident or anyone who may have any information to please contact Kilrush Garda Station on 065 9080550.”

GARDAI are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their charges are kept under control aftr they received reports of livestock being attacked by dogs. At 3.30pm last Sunday, January 8, a farmer saw a large black dog attacking his sheep on his land at Magherabawn in Feakle. The attack resulted in one of the sheep receiving injuries to his hind legs. Clare crime prevention officer Sergeant Triona Brooks said, “The owner of a dog is liable in damages for damage caused in an attack on any person by the dog and for injury done by it to any livestock. “If anyone has any information in relation to any of these incidents or if anyone saw anything suspicious or has dash cam footage we would ask them to contact their local Garda Station, any Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.”

GARDAI have renewed their appeal for vigilance around personal banking details in the wake of a Clare person being scammed out of a large sum of money. Clare crime prevention officer Sergeant Triona Brooks said, “During the week we received a report from a person who received a text message and followed a link and entered their bank details on the link as they were expecting a parcel. “This person later realised this was a scam as €2,400 was taken from their account. “We again want to remind people not to follow links sent on a text or email and never divulge your account details including PIN.”

CLARE gardaí are urging home owners to secure their fuel supplies in the wake of two separate thefts of home heating oil in recent days. Between December 5 and 12 a half tank of home heating oil was siphoned from a tank at the rear of a house in the Ardnaculla estate in Ennistymon. And in a separate incident, sometime between December 13 and 15 a full tank of oil was stolen from a tank at the rear of a house in Sycamore Drive, Kilrush. Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Triona Brooks says, “Again we want to advise home owners of the following security tips for oil tanks: Security lights / sensors can have a very positive effect and make property a much harder target for the thief. “Invest in a good quality closed shackle padlock and fit it to the tank opening. A wooden or metal fence, trellis or wall can give significant protection to the tank and is probably …

YOUNG men in Clare are being urged to ‘Use Your Brain Not Your Fists’ when heading out over the Christmas period, with gardaí warning about the consequences of being involved in assaults. “We are appealing to young males to “Use Your Brain Not Your Fists” and think of the consequences for yourself and others of being involved in assaults – you could lose your job, your ability to travel and even go to jail. “We want to remind people of the potentially devastating physical and mental impact on victims of assaults.” Meanwhile, gardaí are asking young people to ‘Be Safe, Be Streetwise’ and make PLANS when heading out socialising over the Christmas period. Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Triona Brooks explains PLANS stand for, “P -Plan your night out – how are you getting there and back? L – Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back. A – Avoid walking alone and in dark places. N – …

GARDAI have appealed to householders in Clare to take extra care over security after two houses whose front doors were not locked at night were burgled. Clare crime prevention officer Sergeant Triona Brooks said gardaí at Killaloe Garda station are investigating two burglaries which occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning, December 11 between 2am and 6am. Neither front door in these houses was locked. “We want to advise homeowners to please ensure that all your doors and windows are secure before you retire at night,” said Sergeant Brooks. A house in Millstream was entered and a Ventura Laptop and a black Alcatel mobile phone were stolen while another house in Cnoc Cluain was entered and two wallets were stolen containing cash and bank cards. Meanwhile, on Saturday afternoon, December 10, between 2.30pm and 7pm, entry was gained to a house in the Gort Leamhan estate on the Tulla Road Ennis by breaking the glass in a window at …