Gardaí in Castlebar are treating a fire at a house in Hollow Grove, Castlebar, with an open mind as they carry out further investigations to establish if it was accidental or started deliberately. A Garda spokesperson told the Mayo Advertiser: “We are investigating a fire in a house at Hollow Grove which broke out at 8.30am in the utility room on February 18, with an open mind. We will be carrying out further investigations into the incident.”
Gardaí are also looking for assistance from the public in relation to a number of thefts that occurred during the week. A red Honda power-washer was stolen from a garage in Dromadagore, Killaser, Swinford on Tuesday February 17 at 2.10pm and gardaí are appealing for assistance from the public in tracking it down. Gardaí in Ballina are looking for assistance in relation to a handbag snatch in the town. On Wednesday February 19 at 6.50pm a woman had her handbag snatched by a man who ran up to her at Jim Brownes Lane in the town. Anyone with information is asked to contact the gardaí in Ballina on 096 21422.
