A local man is to appear before Athlone District Court next month following a wave of car break-ins at the weekend.
Nine cars in Athlone town were broken into between Friday evening and Saturday morning last weekend, in areas including the Strand, Irishtown, and Abbey Road. Several personal items were stolen from the vehicles.
A 33-year-old local man was arrested on Saturday and detained under the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Late on Saturday evening he was charged in connection with one of the offences; however Gardai say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incidents.
The man was bailed to appear before Athlone District Court on March 24, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions on all the incidents.
