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Case No. 22073Burglary (theft of vehicle and tools) · Co. Laois · 9 Jan 2023

Farm burglary in Straboe, Laois: Toyota Land Cruiser and tools stolen

A Toyota Land Cruiser and a selection of power tools were stolen from a farm in Straboe, County Laois, between 6:30pm on 9 January 2023 and 8:30am on 10 January 2023. The damaged vehicle was later found in Tullamore on 13 January 2023, and Portlaoise Gardaí are appealing for information.

  1. Reported28 Feb
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA metallic blue Toyota Land Cruiser, registration 05-KE-239, long wheel base, was stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatAn Evolution magnetic drill for drilling steel worth €450 was stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA four-piece BOSCH battery tool set in a BOSCH canvas bag worth €1,400 was stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA Yarmar diesel power washer with a hose reel and electric push button to start, valued at €4,000, was stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatSpanners, hammers and drill bits were also taken. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatTwo men were seen running away from the vehicle in the direction of the Srah Road. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe recovered car was extensively damaged and its registration plates were missing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe jeep was discovered in a badly damaged state in Tullamore, County Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary occurred at a property in Straboe, County Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred on Monday, January 9, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe jeep was found four days after the burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary occurred between 6:30pm on Monday 9 January and 8:30am on Tuesday 10 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Tullamore discovered the damaged Toyota Land Cruiser on 13 January 2023 shortly after 00:25. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information from anyone in the Straboe area on the evening of 9 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Garda issue detailed appeal over Laois farm burglary

    Detailed Garda appeal describing the stolen items, the recovery of the damaged vehicle in Tullamore, and the sighting of two men running from the vehicle. The burglary was also featured on RTE's Crimecall on 27 February 2023.

    suspect, malesuspect, male
  2. 28 Feb2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Watch: Crimecall appeal over burglary at Laois farm

    Crimecall appeal confirming the jeep was found badly damaged in Tullamore, Co Offaly, four days after the burglary.