TWO ARRESTS were made after the theft of a car in Limerick City by juveniles who were later spotted driving erratically and wearing balaclavas in Ennis.
An investigation was launched by An Garda Síochána after the unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Limerick City which was followed by “a number of related incidents” on Saturday afternoon (February 8th). These incidents took place in Co Clare and Limerick.
Gardaí confirmed to The Clare Echo that two juveniles were arrested at approximately 6pm on Saturday evening. They were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda stations in the Limerick Division.
“Investigations are ongoing,” a Garda spokesperson confirmed.
In Ennis, the young men were spotted driving in an erratic manner which left fellow motorists unnerved. An eye-witness told The Clare Echo that there was a lack of regard for pedestrians and drivers through the careless driving approach of the men while there was a sense of fear instilled when they saw them wearing balaclavas.
Clare TD, Donna McGettigan (SF) told The Clare Echo that a stronger and more visible Garda presence is needed in the county. “I think we clearly need to see more Gardaí on our streets , crime is escalating and serious crime and this is in broad daylight, people need to feel safe in their streets and communities”.
