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Case No. 8611Burglary · Co. Limerick · 6 Jul 2026

Car keys and Ford Fiesta stolen in Castletroy burglary

Gardaí in Limerick are investigating a burglary at a house on College Court in Castletroy that occurred overnight between 6 and 7 July 2026. Car keys were stolen from inside the house, and a 2022 black Ford Fiesta was then taken from the driveway. It is believed a downstairs front window may have been left open. No suspect has been described, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development, reported on 15 July 2026, is a garda appeal to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or has information about the stolen car.

  1. Reported15 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Car keys were stolen from inside a house.
  • A 2022 black Ford Fiesta was taken from the driveway.
Where
The burglary took place at College Court in Castletroy, Limerick.
When
The burglary occurred overnight between 6 and 7 July 2026.
Cause
It is believed a downstairs front window may have been left open.
Investigation
  • Limerick gardaí are investigating the burglary, with Henry Street Garda Station's crime prevention officer commenting on it.
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or has information about the stolen vehicle.
Other details
The case was first reported by the Limerick Leader on 15 July 2026, and no suspect is described.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCar keys were stolen from inside the house. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA 2022 black Ford Fiesta was taken from the driveway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe burglary took place at College Court in Castletroy, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred overnight between July 6 and July 7, 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeA downstairs front window may have been left open. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or has information about the stolen vehicle. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Easy opportunity for a burglar': Gardai investigate car theft in Limerick suburb

    First report of this incident. Adds the location, the car keys and Ford Fiesta taken, the suspected open window, and a garda appeal for information. No suspect is described.