Gardaí step up hunt for house robbers

AMID claims that people are living in fear of their houses being burgled, garda patrols in Killarney have been increased in the wake of up to 40 break-ins.

Inspector Barry O’Rourke yesterday said there was a good response from the public to requests for co-operation.

“Every single report we receive is being pursued. People shouldn’t hesitate to contact us,” he said.