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Case No. 14257Attempted theft · Co. Laois · 13 Mar 2025

Attempted theft of quad bike near Errill, Laois

Gardaí are investigating the attempted theft of a quad bike in the Lismorougha, Errill area of County Laois at about 2.15am on 13 March 2025. The bike's owner was alerted and intercepted the theft, and the suspects fled the scene. The suspect is described only as a person, with no age, sex or nationality given, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is an appeal by gardaí for anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the Errill area at that time to contact Abbeyleix Garda station.

  1. Reported13 Mar
  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 the attempted theft of a quad bike.
Where
The incident occurred in the Lismorougha, Errill area of County Laois.
When
The incident occurred at about 2.15am on 13 March 2025.
Other details
  • The owner of the quad bike was alerted and intercepted the theft.
  • The suspects fled the scene when the owner intervened.
  • The suspect is described only as a person, with no age, sex or nationality given.
  • Leinster Express reported the incident on 13 March 2025.
Investigation
  • Gardaí have no information on how many suspects were involved.
  • Gardaí are appealing for anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the Errill area at that time to contact Abbeyleix Garda station.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the attempted theft of a quad bike. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Lismorougha, Errill area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at about 2.15am on 13 March. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have no information on how many suspects were involved. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the Errill area to contact Abbeyleix Garda station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe owner was alerted and intercepted the theft. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 13 Mar2025
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois village urged to remain vigilant following attempted theft of vehicle

    Reports a new incident with no matching existing case. The owner intercepted the attempted theft, and gardaí have no information on how many suspects were involved.

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