Thefts on University Road

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Last week 15 wallets and purses were stolen in the NUI Galway area. The incidents occurred off campus on University Road yet the targets were students of the college. The thefts took place during daylight hours and victims were predominantly female.

Gerry Nolan, head of Security at NUI Galway stated that the only other incidents of thefts on this scale has been bicycle thefts, “We have experienced bicycle theft to a similar degree but no other repeatable offences in such a short time frame so close to University premises”.

Despite the large number of thefts only two in total were officially reported to Gardaí. As the incidents took place off campus all aspects of the investigation were handed over to Gardaí. Security services have provided them with all pertinent information and will continue to aid the investigation.

 There have been no incidents reported this week. Gardaí are conducting regular patrols of the University Road area.

Gardaí confirmed today that there are currently no suspects for the thefts. If anyone has any information relating to the incidents contact Mill street Garda Station on +353 91 538000 or the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111.