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Case No. 17265Burglary · Co. Limerick · 26 Apr 2024

Cigarettes stolen in shop burglary on Courtbrack Avenue, Limerick

A burglar entered a shop on Courtbrack Avenue in Limerick city at about 1am on Friday, April 26, 2024, stole a large quantity of cigarettes and fled the scene. Gardaí at Roxboro Road Garda Station have no description of the burglar and are asking for witnesses. The incident was first reported by the Limerick Post on May 13, 2024, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is the Garda appeal for information from the public.

  1. Reported13 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A burglar stole a large quantity of cigarettes from a shop.
Where
The shop is on Courtbrack Avenue in the Courtbrack Avenue area of Limerick city.
When
The burglary took place at about 1am on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Other details
  • The burglar fled the scene after taking the cigarettes.
  • The incident was first reported by the Limerick Post on May 13, 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí at Roxboro Road Garda Station are investigating the burglary.
  • Gardaí have no description of the burglar.
  • Gardaí are asking for witnesses, and anyone with information can call 061 214 340.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe burglar stole a large quantity of cigarettes and fled the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe theft occurred in the Courtbrack Avenue area of Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereA burglar entered a shop on Courtbrack Avenue. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe burglary took place on a Friday morning, April 26, at about 1am. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have no description of the burglar and are asking for witnesses. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information can contact Roxboro Road Garda Station. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 13 May2024
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating cigarette theft from Courtbrack Avenue area

    First report of the incident, published 13 May 2024. It gives the date, time and stolen goods, and Gardaí have no description of the burglar.

    suspect