Home intruder got cash as well as 'cream'

AN unusual theft has been reported to gardaí in Castlebar – a sum of money as well as four litres of milk and a tray of blueberries.

The items were stolen in a house in Blackfort Manor sometime between midnight on Saturday and midday on Sunday.

Gardaí are are also investigating the theft of a ladies handbag from a car parked at Balla Golf Club yesterday (Tuesday).

The thief got into the vehicle by breaking a fly window.

Gardaí have issued a warning about increased activity in recent weeks by petty criminals targeting vehicles parked at lakes and other recreation areas.