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Case No. 22422Burglary; impersonation of a garda · Co. Laois · 10 Feb 2023

Burglary and impersonation of a garda in Clonaslee, Laois

Gardaí are appealing for dashcam footage following a burglary and an incident of impersonation of a garda in Clonaslee, County Laois, on 10 February 2023. A blue VW 06 Passat was identified in connection with the incident.

  1. Reported10 Feb
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man impersonating a Garda called to a house in Clonaslee, Laois (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA burglary occurred in Clonaslee, County Laois (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA person impersonated a garda in connection with the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA burglary occurred in Clonaslee (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAn incident of impersonation of a garda occurred in Clonaslee (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatA blue VW 06 Passat car was identified in connection with the incident (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Friday, 10 February 2023 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place between 10.30am and 11.30am on Friday 10 February 2023 (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí issued an alert asking people to keep a lookout for a blue Opal Passat with registration 06 TS (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí issued a text alert on Friday seeking information on the vehicle (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Garda Station is appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who passed through Clonaslee Village (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Garda Station is investigating the incident (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí issued a text alert seeking information on the blue VW 06 Passat (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe car may or may not be connected to the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherIt is the latest in a recent spate of people impersonating Gardaí (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí are aware of an increase in the number of incidents of people impersonating Gardaí (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAn Garda Síochána will not cold call to a house to check cash or security (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAny Garda member calling to a door will have identification (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGenuine Gardaí will provide details to allow confirmation of identity with the local Garda Station (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA blue VW 06 Passat is linked to the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai appeal for information on daylight burglary in town near Offaly border

    Initial Garda appeal for dashcam footage and information following the burglary and impersonation incident.

  2. 12 Feb2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Gardai appeal over Laois burglary

    Initial Garda appeal for dashcam footage and information on a blue VW 06 Passat in connection with the burglary and garda impersonation.

  3. 10 Feb2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man impersonating Garda called to Laois home

    Adds the specific make and registration of the car (blue Opal Passat, 06 TS) and provides Gardaí's public advice on identifying genuine Gardaí and the common tactics used by impersonators.

    suspect, male