The occupants of the car were disturbed during a break in and left the scene in a black VW Golf.

It was revealed at the meeting that the amount of Gardaí stationed in the Castlerea/Boyle district has decreased by 50% since 2012.

In two instances, the culprits stayed long enough to make food and hot drinks in the properties.

132 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.

Garda forensic investigators carried out an examination on Saturday, after blood was reportedly found in his shed on Friday.

Gardaí don't suspect foul play in the incident.

The region has been subject to several break ins targeted at commercial premises in the past number of weeks.

Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy says local people have been left frightened by a recent crime spree in Roscommon.