House ransacked in Castlebar over weekend

THREE valuable handbags were stolen in a break-in to a house at Chestnut Grove, Castlebar, on Saturday.

The thieves gained entry by forcing a lock on the back door.

They proceeded to ransack the building.

The break-in occurred sometime between 4 and 11.30 p.m.

Gardai at Castlebar (094) 9022222 are looking for information as to any suspicious activity in the Chestnut Grove area on satuday afternoon/evening.

Meanwhile, gardai in Ballina are investigating the theft of a 15-foot ladder over the weekend from the rear of the local Methodist Church.