Thief stole car from forecourt

A CHEEKY thief stole a car as its owner was about to put air in its tyres.

Gardai in Galway are investigating the incident which occurred at the Circle K in Bohermore in the city.

At approximately 9pm on Sunday night, February 22, a driver pulled into the garage forecourt and parked the car to put air in the tyres. However, a man suddenly entered the car and drove off with it.

Gardaí say that the vehicle, a Black BMW 316 saloon with registration 141 D 25588, was driven in the direction of Sandy Road.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.

Meanwhile, Gardaí in Galway also report that several vehicles have been broken into or damaged at various locations in the city over the past week. Tyres were slashed on one vehicle while several others had windows damaged or smashed and the inside ransacked.