Laptops, phones recovered after Westport smash and grab

A BUNDLE of laptops, tablets and mobile phones snatched in a smash and grab raid in Westport last night has been recovered.

A suspect was arrested and taken for questioning to the local garda station in connection with the raid.

Gardaí say a thief gained entry to the iClinic (phone repair premises) at James Street around 10.30 p.m. by smashing a window.

He then tried to escape on foot but was arrested and the missing property recovered.

Charges in the matter are expected.