€130,000 in property stolen from Cork house

DETAILS of what is believed to be the biggest house burglary committed in Co Cork in recent years emerged yesterday as gardaí appealed for help in catching the gang who carried it out.

About €130,000 worth of property, including a Land Rover, was stolen from the house at Glashboy, Bweeng, near Mallow. The gang helped themselves to a considerable amount of jewellery, including diamond rings, watches and necklaces which were conservatively valued at €90,000.

In addition, the gang stole two 42-inch and two 20-inch flatscreen televisions and a laptop computer. The gang bypassed security gates and made their way up the 120-yard driveway to the house before gaining entry by smashing a rear window.