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Case No. 16083Burglary (attempted) · Co. Laois · 12 Sep 2024

Attempted burglary at Rose Court, Portarlington, Laois

Gardaí are investigating an attempted burglary at Rose Court in Portarlington, County Laois, at 9.20pm on 12 September 2024. A homeowner heard banging on their door and found that attempts had been made to prise open a rear window. The reports do not give the homeowner's age, sex or nationality, and no suspect has been identified. The incident was first reported by Leinster Express on 13 September 2024, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.

  1. Reported13 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an attempted burglary in Portarlington, County Laois.
  • A homeowner heard banging on their door.
  • Attempts had been made to prise open a rear window.
Where
The incident happened at Rose Court in Portarlington.
When
The incident happened at 9.20pm on 12 September 2024.
Other details
  • The reports do not give the homeowner's age, sex or nationality.
  • No suspect has been identified in the reports.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported.
  • The incident was first reported by Leinster Express on 13 September 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area.
  • Anyone with information should contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an attempted burglary in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA homeowner heard banging on their door. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatAttempts were made to prise open a rear window. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Rose Court in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at 9.20pm the day before the report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to the public for information and for anyone who saw anything suspicious. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2024
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois gardaí investigating attempted burglary

    Original report of the incident, with the location, time, method and a garda appeal for information.

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