Thieves target elderly man in shannonbridge

Gardai are appealing for information after a large sum of money was stolen from an elderly man in Shannonbridge yesterday.

The man was outside his home in the Shannonbridge area when two men pulled up in a small light blue coloured car. The men distracted the elderly man before stealing a large sum of money.

While he wasn't physically harmed, Gardai said the elderly man 'is very shook up' after his ordeal. They are warning people to be wary of strange callers and not to carry large sums of money.

Anyone who saw a small light blue car or two males acting suspiciously in the Shannonbridge or Clonmacnoise area on Thursday between 10.30am and midday can contact Birr Garda Station on 057 91 69710 or any garda station.