Bogus callers take cash from north Westmeath woman

Gardai have advised the public to be vigilant after two men claiming to be plains clothes members of An Garda Siochana took a sum of cash from an elderly woman from Collinstown.

The incident occurred at around midday last Tuesday, March 15, when the two bogus officers visited the woman's home. Mullingar Gardai have launched an investigation into the incident and have advised people to be vigilant when it comes to callers to their home.