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Case No. 20085Theft · Co. Longford · 9 Aug 2023

Car and personal items stolen from Edgeworthstown GAA grounds

A male suspect entered Devine Park GAA grounds in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, on the evening of Wednesday 9 August 2023, shortly after 7pm, while players from Delvin and Mostrim were playing a hurling challenge match. He is said to have taken personal items from training bags and the car keys of a black VW Golf, which was found in Longford town at about 12:30am on Thursday 10 August 2023. No arrests have been made. The car has been removed for technical examination, and CCTV footage is being examined as the investigation continues.

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

Key facts

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What happened
  • A male suspect entered the GAA grounds and stole a black VW Golf and personal items.
  • The suspect is said to have taken personal items from training bags and the car keys of the VW Golf.
Where
  • The incident took place at Devine Park GAA grounds in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
  • The car was found in Longford town about five hours later.
When
  • The incident happened on the evening of Wednesday 9 August 2023, shortly after 7pm.
  • The car was recovered at about 12:30am on Thursday 10 August 2023.
Other details
The suspect entered the grounds and dressing rooms while players from Delvin and Mostrim were playing a hurling challenge match.
Investigation
  • The car has been removed for technical examination.
  • CCTV footage is being examined as part of the investigation.
  • Detectives hope the enquiries will help identify and arrest the suspect.
  • No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man entered the GAA grounds to steal a car and personal items during a match. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe suspect took personal items from training bags and the car keys of a black VW Golf. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Devine Park in Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe car was found in Longford town about five hours later. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on the evening of Wednesday 9 August 2023, shortly after 7pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe car was recovered at about 12:30am on Thursday 10 August 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe car has been removed for a technical examination. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage is being examined as part of the investigation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationDetectives hope the enquiries will help identify and arrest the suspect. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA male suspect entered the grounds and dressing rooms while players from Delvin and Mostrim were taking part in a hurling challenge match. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Aug2023
    Reportedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch investigation after car and personal items stolen from Longford GAA grounds

    Original report of the theft of a black VW Golf and personal items from Devine Park GAA grounds, Edgeworthstown, on 9 August 2023. Gardaí say no arrests have been made and CCTV is being examined.

    suspect, male