Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5061Theft · Co. Cork

Car stolen by buyer after DoneDeal advert in Cork; gardaí warn sellers

A private seller's car was not returned after they let a buyer who contacted them through DoneDeal test-drive it alone. Gardaí recovered the car a few days later and are warning people to be vigilant when selling online.

  1. Reported27 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA buyer who contacted a private seller through DoneDeal stole their car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe seller let the buyer test-drive the car alone, and the car was not returned. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí recovered the car a few days later. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí left the matter on the crime file to highlight it. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí are warning sellers to always go on a test drive with a potential buyer. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí warn people to be vigilant when selling goods online

    Safety warning article describing one Cork incident: a buyer contacted through DoneDeal took a car on a test drive and did not return it. Gardaí recovered the car days later. No arrests are mentioned.

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