GARDAÍ in Co Wexford are investigating two aggravated burglaries which occurred in the Ramsgrange and Fethard-on-Sea areas of Co Wexford in the early hours this morning in which two elderly women were robbed.

A number of masked men (believed to be three) entered the home of an elderly woman who lives alone in Ramsgrange, Co Wexford shortly after 3am. They searched the house and stole a small amount of property. No injuries sustained.

In the second incident masked men (believed to be four) entered the house of another elderly woman living alone at Fethard-on-Sea, they took the keys to her car which was later found burnt out a short distance away. A small amount of property was also stolen in this incident. No physical injuries sustained.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone who saw a dark coloured saloon car in the Ramsgrange and Fethard-on- Sea areas in the early hours of this morning.

Anyone with information in relation to both of these incidents are asked to contact New Ross Garda Station 051-426030, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

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