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Case No. 19742Theft · Co. Limerick · 13 Sep 2023

Appeal for witnesses over tools stolen from van in Adare, Limerick

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a grey Berlingo van was broken into on Station Road in Adare, Limerick, between 10.30pm on Wednesday 13 September 2023 and 7am the following day. The thief smashed the back window and stole work tools, including a DeWalt saw and a DeWalt kango. No suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development, reported on 23 September 2023, is a renewed garda appeal for information, with anyone holding information asked to contact Adare garda station.

  1. Reported23 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A grey Berlingo van was broken into on Station Road in Adare, Limerick.
  • A number of work tools were stolen from the vehicle.
  • The stolen tools included a DeWalt saw and a DeWalt kango.
Where
The incident took place in Adare, a village in County Limerick.
When
The van was broken into between 10.30pm on Wednesday 13 September 2023 and 7am the following day.
Cause
The thief smashed the back window of the van.
Investigation
  • Gardaí renewed their appeal for witnesses and information on 23 September 2023.
  • Anyone with information should contact Adare garda station on 061 396216.
Charges
No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
The renewed appeal was reported by Limerick Leader on 23 September 2023.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA grey Berlingo van was broken into on Station Road in Adare. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA number of tools were stolen from a van in a Limerick village earlier this month. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe stolen tools included a DeWalt saw and a DeWalt kango. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe van was broken into between 10.30pm on Wednesday 13 September and 7am the following day. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe thief smashed the back window of the van. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information should contact Adare garda station. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai renew appeal following theft of tools from van in Limerick village

    A renewed garda appeal for information about the theft; no suspect is named, and the article does not give a time of arrest or charge.

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