Shoplifters target tourist goods in south-west

SHOPS in the south-west selling valuable tourist-type goods and gift items are being targeted by professional shoplifters.

Gardaí investigating the theft of luxury goods from shops in Killarney, Co Kerry, said yesterday they could not over-emphasise the value of close circuit TV (CCTV) cameras in solving such crimes.

Goods valued at thousands of euro, including crystal glass, have been taken by shoplifters, believed to be from Cork and Waterford, from a number of stores.