Theft of heating oil on St Stephen's Day in Clare sparks garda investigation

A THEFT of home heating oil from a house in Clare sees gardaí appeal for witnesses of suspicious activity.

Gardaí in Ennis are investigating a theft incident from December 26 at a house in the Clon Road area of Ennis.

The home owner noticed a strong smell of kerosene and then noticed that the pipe to the tank had been disconnected.  

If there were any witnesses to this incident or if anyone noticed anything suspicious in the Clon Road area around this time or has any information in relation to this incident they can contact Ennis garda station on 065-6848100 or any garda station.

The Garda confidential line is 1800-666-111.