25 April 2024

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Shop thefts up 20% in city compared to last year

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Shop thefts up 20% in city compared to last year

Shop thefts are up 20% in Galway compared to this time last year.

This was heard during a report by Olivia Maher, Crime and Policing Analyst for An Garda Síochána, at a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee for Galway City this week.

Mayor of Galway Eddie Hoare cited the cost of living as a contributing factor to the rise in shop thefts.

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