Extra patrols to tackle car thefts

Gardaí believe a multi-pronged approach, including voluntary stewarding at sporting events and extra garda patrols, may be required in tackling a spate of thefts from cars.

Vehicle break-ins have deprived owners of tens of thousands of euro in cash and personal items.

The latest incidents occurred in east Cork on bank holiday Monday when seven cars were broken into while their owners attended two sporting events.