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Case No. 18331Burglary · Co. Laois · 11 Feb 2024

Appeal for information after Portlaoise burglaries

Two burglaries occurred on Jessop Street in Portlaoise, County Laois, in the early hours of 11 February 2024. Gardaí are appealing for information about a man in his mid-20s, about 5ft 4in, wearing dark clothing, who may have been acting suspiciously between 2.50am and 3.15am in the Jessop Street, Coote Street and Railway Street area. The Detective Branch at Portlaoise Garda Station is investigating, and no name or nationality has been given for the man. The latest development is the appeal issued on 11 February 2024, with no arrest or charge reported.

  1. Reported11 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are appealing for information after burglaries in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
  • Two burglaries occurred on Jessop Street in the early hours of 11 February 2024.
  • Suspicious activity was seen between 2.50am and 3.15am.
Where
  • The burglaries took place on Jessop Street, Portlaoise.
  • A suspect may have been acting suspiciously in the Jessop Street, Coote Street and Railway Street area.
Other details
  • The sought suspect is a man in his mid-20s, about 5ft 4in, wearing dark clothing.
  • The sources give no name or nationality for the suspect.
  • The sources do not describe the victims of the burglaries.
  • The appeal was first reported by Leinster Express on 11 February 2024.
Investigation
  • The Detective Branch at Portlaoise Garda Station is investigating the burglaries.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Branch at Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are appealing for information after burglaries in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereA suspect may have been acting suspiciously in the Jessop Street, Coote Street and Railway Street area of Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenTwo burglaries occurred on Jessop Street in the early hours of 11 February. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenSuspicious activity was seen between 2.50 and 3.15am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe Detective Branch at Portlaoise Garda Station is investigating the burglaries. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Branch at Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe sought male is in his mid 20s, about 5ft 4, and wore dark clothing. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Feb2024
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardaí issue appeal following burglaries in Portlaoise

    First report of the two Jessop Street burglaries, with a suspect description and a time window for the suspicious activity.

    suspect, mid 20s, male