Gardaí stress caution following 20 thefts from cars in West Cork 

'Criminals will go around trying car doors until they get one that is left unlocked, so let’s not make it easy for them'. Picture: File   

Gardaí in Cork are advising people to "park smart" following the theft from nearly 20 cars in West Cork from 14-22 of September.

Items from cars parked in Kinsale and Ballinhassig were stolen, including sunglasses, cash, jewellery and electronics. Gardaí attended to carry out examinations of the scene and conduct enquires but no arrests have been made to date.