Handbag stolen from parked car in Curragh

Gardaí are investigating after a handbag was taken from a car parked in the Curragh. 

Then incident happened at Donnelly's Hollow between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 21 last. 

Gardaí issued a general warning to people not to leave valuables in parked cars. 

The following is general advice on thefts from vehicles issued by gardai: 

• Ensure all windows are closed and all doors are

  locked

  • Ensure that your alarm / immobiliser is set

  • Do not leave property on view inside your vehicle

  • Do not leave cash, credit/debit cards, cheque

  books or other valuable items inside your vehicle

  • Do not leave personal documents (driving licence, insurance certificate, utility bills, bank

  statements etc.) as this can facilitate identity theft

  or lead criminals to your home address

  • Be particularly careful with laptops, mobile

  phones and other small electronic items as the

  data they contain may be very attractive to the

  thief

  • Do not place property under the seat - it is not a

  secure location and can often be seen

  • If you must store property in your vehicle, place it

  in the boot but do so at a location other than the

  area where you intend to park

  • Avoid parking in isolated places and, at nighttime, park in a well-lit area

  • Consider retracting, where possible, your wing

  mirrors as flush as possible to the doors to avoid

  criminal damage