Three people have been arrested after they robbed a house and attempted to evade gardai in Co Cavan.
One woman in her 40, and two men in their 30s were arrested after a burglary of a premises in the Lisgrey area of Virginia.
Gardai rushed to the scene of the break in at around 5am this morning.
They arrested a woman at the scene and saw two men fleeing on foot before they stole a quad bike from a neighbouring premises and tried to get away.
However, local residents helped gardai to find the two men who were then arrested.
Cavan Monaghan Garda Division posted on Facebook: "The Gardaí in Bailieboro have arrested three people following the burglary of a premises in Lisgrey area of Virginia.
"Shortly after 5am this morning, May 19th, Gardaí responded to an alert from a personal pendant alarm, arising from a break in at a residence.
"On arrival Gardaí arrested a woman at the scene, and observed two men fleeing on foot from the area.
"During the course of a pursuit these men stole a quad bike from a neighbouring premises and attempted to make good their escape.
"Local residents assisted Gardaí and with their assistance the two male suspects were located and arrested.
"The three individuals, one female in her 40s, and two males in their 30s are currently in custody and are being detained for questioning.
"We would sincerely like to thank the vigilant members of the local community for their assistance and support in this matter this morning."
