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Buzzballz stolen in Portlaoise
Laois Gardaí are investigating three incidents of shop thefts in the county in recent days.
On Friday, February 13, they report that a female took make-up valued at €120, from Mullaney's Chemist in Portarlington. The incident took place at 11.45am. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them.
On the same day also in Portarlington, they report that a family of four took €30 worth of groceries from the Centra shop on Main Street, Laois.
They have yet to be identified, with CCTV to be examined.
Finally, Buzzballz were taken on Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14th in Portlaoise.
Eight of the ball shaped alcoholic cocktail drinks were taken by two males, at 10am from Dunnes Stores in the Kyle Shopping Centre. The total value of the cocktails is €36.
Read next: Allegedly knocked man's teeth out in Laois pub
Laois Gardaí confirmed to the Leinster Express / Laois Live that they are investigating all three separate criminal incidents.
Anyone with information can contact Portarlington Garda Station at (057) 8623112 or Portlaoise at (057) 8674100.
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