Raiders target Co Galway hardware store

Thousands of euro worth of goods were stolen this morning in a raid on a hardware shop in Co Galway this morning.

Thousands of euro worth of goods were stolen this morning in a raid on a hardware shop in Co Galway this morning.

Two ride-on lawnmowers, six cement mixers, three power washers and a trailer were taken from Beatty's in Loughrea this morning.

Gardaí say they believe a silver Vivaro van that was stolen near Athenry yesterday may have been used in the raid.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the gardaí in Loughrea  on 091-842870.

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