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Case No. 18171Burglary · Co. Laois · 21 Feb 2024

Appeal for information after Portlaoise burglary

Gardaí are appealing for information about a burglary at a home in the Pallas area of Portlaoise, County Laois, which happened between 6.10pm and 6.25pm on 21 February 2024. The Detective Branch in Portlaoise is investigating. Gardaí want information about a silver hatchback car with at least three youths on board that was acting suspiciously around the Pallas and Ballyfin Road areas at that time. The appeal was published on 22 February 2024, and no victim, suspect, arrest or charge is named in the reporting.

  1. Reported22 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 to the public for information following a burglary in Portlaoise, County Laois.
Where
The break-in occurred in the Pallas area of Portlaoise.
When
The break-in happened between 6.10pm and 6.25pm on 21 February 2024.
Investigation
The Detective Branch in Portlaoise is investigating the break-in.
Other details
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about a silver hatchback car with at least three youths on board.
  • The car was acting suspiciously around the Pallas and Ballyfin Road areas during the time of the break-in.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the detective branch at Portlaoise.
  • The appeal was published by Leinster Express on 22 February 2024.
  • No victim, suspect or stolen items are named in the reporting.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe break-in occurred in the Pallas area of Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe break-in happened between 6.10pm and 6.25pm on 21 February 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe Detective Branch in Portlaoise is investigating the break-in. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí are appealing for information about a silver hatchback car with at least three youths on board that was acting suspiciously around the Pallas and Ballyfin Road areas. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2024
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai issue appeal for information after Portlaoise burglary

    Original report of a burglary in the Pallas area of Portlaoise on 21 February 2024, with a garda appeal for information about a suspicious silver hatchback car. No victim, suspect or stolen items are named.