Ireland Black Mercedes stolen from Letterkenny home after thief posed as buyer
On the late evening of Wednesday 10 April 2024, a black Mercedes E 200 Avantgrade was taken from outside its owner's home in Carnamuggah, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. The owner, a man, had listed the car for sale, and a man who posed as a buyer took it for a test drive. The suspect, whose name is not given, checked the tyres and brake pads, sat in the driver's seat, and drove off. Gardaí reported the theft on 12 April 2024, and a garda spokesperson has since confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. No arrest or charge has been reported.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A black Mercedes E 200 Avantgrade was taken from outside the owner's home after a man posing as a buyer took it for a test drive.
- The suspect pretended to check the tyres and brake pads, sat in the driver's seat, and then suddenly drove off, leaving the owner without the car.
- Where
- The car was taken from a residence in Carnamuggah, Letterkenny, Co Donegal (spelled Carnamuggagh in one article).
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday 10 April 2024, at about 11pm in the key facts, or after 10.30pm according to one article.
- Cause
- The car had been listed for sale, and the suspect contacted the owner posing as a buyer.
- Investigation
- The owner reported the theft to gardaí, and the article reporting it was published on 12 April 2024.
- Gardaí have appealed to the public not to fall for the scam.
- A garda spokesperson confirmed that the investigation into the theft is ongoing.
- Other details
- The car's registration is 161D16609 and it has an 'N' plate.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA black Mercedes E 200 Avantgrade was taken from outside the owner's home after a 'buyer' took it for a test drive. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe thief pretended to check the tyres and brake pads and sat in the driver's seat. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe thief suddenly drove off, leaving the owner in the driveway without the car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe car was taken from a residence in Carnamuggah, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 11pm on Wednesday 10 April 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe car had been listed for sale, and the thief contacted the owner posing as a buyer. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe owner reported the theft to gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí have appealed to people not to fall for the scam. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA garda spokesperson confirmed that the investigation into the theft is ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe car's registration is 161D16609 and it has an 'N' plate. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Apr2024Gardaí hunt thief who stole Mercedes from owner's home after posing as buyer
First report of the incident. Adds details of the scam: the car was listed for sale, the thief tested the tyres and brake pads, and sped off with the car. Gardaí have appealed to the public not to fall for the scam.
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