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Case No. 16420Theft of motor vehicle · Co. Limerick · 18 Jul 2024

Car stolen from driveway in Corbally, Limerick, containing sentimental locket

A blue BMW hybrid was stolen from the driveway of a woman's home in Irish Estates, Corbally, Limerick, at about 3:25am on 18 July 2024. Inside the car was a heart locket holding a strand of her late partner's hair, along with other personal items, including a pendant with Ogham writing and a twin baby carrier. Neighbours alerted gardaí when their dogs barked, and gardaí woke the woman around 4am to tell her the car was missing. No arrest or charge is reported, and in the report updated on 30 July 2024 investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Mayorstone Garda Station.

  1. Reported30 Jul
  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 blue BMW hybrid was stolen from outside a home in Corbally.
  • A heart locket containing a strand of the victim's late partner's hair was in the car.
  • Other personal items were in the car, including a pendant with Ogham writing and a twin baby carrier for the woman's grandsons.
Where
The car was taken from the driveway of the woman's home in Irish Estates, Corbally, Limerick.
When
The car was taken at approximately 3:25am on Thursday, 18 July 2024.
Other details
  • The car was owned by the woman's partner, and she had been regularly driving it.
  • The woman believes the thieves were riding electric bikes.
  • The case was first reported by limerickleader.ie on 27 July 2024 and updated on 30 July 2024.
Investigation
  • Neighbours alerted gardaí when their dogs began barking at the commotion.
  • Gardaí woke the woman at around 4am to tell her the car was missing.
  • A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayorstone Garda Station.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA BMW car was stolen from outside a home in Corbally. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA locket containing a strand of the victim's late partner's hair was in the car. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe car was taken from the driveway of the woman's home in Irish Estates, Corbally. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe car was taken at approximately 3:25am on 18 July. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNeighbours alerted gardaí when their dogs began barking at the commotion. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí woke the woman at around 4am to tell her the car was missing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Mayorstone Garda Station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherOther personal items were in the car, including a pendant with Ogham writing and a twin baby carrier. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe woman believes the thieves were riding electric bikes. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jul2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Heartbreaking appeal after theft of car in Limerick containing locket with late partner’s hair

    First report of the theft. Adds the victim's account of the stolen items, the time and place, and a garda appeal for information.

    victim, female