Three men remanded after 'distraction thefts' in Mayo towns

GARDAÍ in Mayo are continuing their investigations after three men were arrested in connection with five attempted thefts at premises in Crossmolina and Laherdane.

The incidents have been described as 'distraction thefts' and shop owners have been warned to be on alert if requested to charge large sums of money into smaller tender.  

Three men were arrested in Laherdane after 8 p.m. last night and brought to Castlebar Garda station for questioning.

The three appreared before Ballina District Court today and were remanded in custody to Castlerea prison.

A garda spokesman cited the success of the local community alert scheme and text alert schemes in Crossmolina and Lahardane in dealing with the the situation.