Gardai are investigating a "heinous" crime that saw money and personal belongings stolen from a car.
The incident happened near Ardnacrusha in Co Clare at around 8pm on Saturday, December 12.
It is understood that a man and a woman were driving the vehicle when they were stopped by a man in dark clothing, who reached into the car and stole a handbag.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí are investigating an incident theft from a vehicle which occurred in Ardnacrusha, Co Clare on the 12th December 2020 at approximately 8:00pm.
"It’s believed a number of personal belongings and cash were taken from the vehicle.
"No arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing."
Local Clare TD Cathal Crowe slammed the "heinous" crime and asked members of the public to come forward with information.
He told the Limerick Leader: "This is a heinous and very aggressive crime.
"I have known the couple who fell victims of this crime all of my life – they are decent and well liked in the locality.
"I am asking people to remain vigilant and I have asked residents who may have CCTV cameras at the front of their homes, to get in contact with gardai."
