Three people were arrested in Cahir yesterday afternoon following the swift action of locals.
Residents in the Barnora area noticed the men acting suspiciously and attempting to enter a property.
They alerted Gardaí with the trio attempting to escape when officers arrived on the scene.
The three – who are from outside the county – were apprehended nearby and are being held Cahir Garda station.
They are in their teens and early 20s and likely to be brought before a special court sitting today.
Gardaí have recovered implements from the getaway vehicle which they say could have caused serious harm.
