There have been 9,117 burglary incidents nationally during the same period with a 8% decrease on a national level.

Local Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

It is believed a silver VW Golf may have been involved.

Local gardai are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time.

Information can be provided to Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77240.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who noticed anything suspicious to contact them.