Thief targets tourist cars at Ring of Kerry beauty spots
Gardaí believe the same thief was behind a spate of car break-ins at four beauty spots along the south western stretch of the Ring of Kerry.
The car breaks ins - which all involved rental cars driven by tourists - all took place between 2pm and 5.30pm last Tuesday, May 9, at popular tourist destinations along a 35 km section of the famous tourist route.
The first break in took place near St Finian's Bay in Ballinskelligs where a sum of money was taken from a backpack that had been left in an unlocked car.
A short time later a number of camera lenses and a laptop were taken from a car at Kimego near Cahersiveen. In that case the thief smashed a window to access the car.
A few hours later clothes and a backpack were taken from an unlocked car parked at Coomakista between Waterville and Caherdaniel.
Not long after - and just six kilometres away - the window of a car was smashed in the car park at Derrynane House and a handbag containing a small amount of cash was taken.
In the wake of the thefts gardaí are advising motorists to always ensure their cars are locked and any valuables are hidden from view.
