Mini crime wave strikes Kerry town

Shops, telephone kiosks and cars are all being targeted by thieves in Tralee, the town’s joint policing committee has heard.

According to Super-intendent Jim O’Connor there has been a large-scale increase in the number of shop thefts and car break-ins since the beginning of the year. Mobile phones, handbags, and car radios are all being stolen in the mini crime wave.

Supt O’Connor said foreign nationals were having their cars targeted.