Second man arrested in Westmeath burglary probe
A second male suspect was apprehended in connection with a series of burglaries that occurred in Westmeath in August. The arrest took place in Clonmel, with the investigation continuing under the supervision of local Gardaí.
Gardaí have arrested a second man as part of Operation Thor, an ongoing inquiry into multiple burglaries that took place in County Westmeath on 27th August 2026. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, 21st October, in Clonmel, and the individual is currently being held at Athlone Garda Station for questioning under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
This follows earlier efforts by the divisional crime units alongside roads policing teams within the Westmeath division, who have been carrying out rolling checkpoints across rural areas. These measures form part of Operation Thor's winter deployment throughout October, aimed at curbing criminal activity in the region.
The investigation remains active, with Gardaí continuing to gather evidence and pursue leads. Local communities are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to their nearest Garda station to assist in ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security.