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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20467Theft · Co. Offaly

Four bouncy castles stolen in Clara, Co Offaly

Four large bouncy castles were stolen from a property in the Beachmount area of Clara, Co Offaly, at the weekend before the reports were published on 4 July 2023. Clara Gardaí are investigating the theft. The reports do not name a victim, a suspect, an arrest or a charge. The latest development is the Garda appeal for information about the theft or the whereabouts of the bouncy castles, published on 4 July 2023, with the Tullamore Garda contact number 057 93 27600.

  1. Reported3 Jul
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí are appealing for information about the theft of four large bouncy castles.
Where
The bouncy castles were stolen from a property in the Beachmount area of Clara, Co Offaly.
When
The theft happened at the weekend, and the reports were published on 4 July 2023.
Investigation
  • Clara Gardaí are investigating the theft.
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about the theft or the whereabouts of the bouncy castles.
  • Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Tullamore on 057 93 27600.
Charges
The reports do not mention any arrest or charge.
Other details
  • The reports do not name a victim or a suspect.
  • The reports give no exact date for the theft beyond 'at the weekend'.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are appealing for information about the theft of a number of bouncy castles. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatFour large bouncy castles were stolen. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe bouncy castles were stolen from the Beachmount area of Clara, Co Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe bouncy castles were stolen from a property. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened in the Beachmount area of Clara, Co Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened at the weekend. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe bouncy castles were stolen at the weekend. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationClara Gardaí are investigating the theft. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about the theft or the whereabouts of the bouncy castles. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information can contact Gardaí in Tullamore on 057 93 27600. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationClara Garda are investigating the theft. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for any information about the theft or the whereabouts of the bouncy castles. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jul2023
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai appeal for information after very unusual theft in Offaly at the weekend

    First report of the theft. Gardaí in Clara are investigating and have appealed for information about the theft or where the bouncy castles are. No exact date is given beyond 'at the weekend'.

  2. 3 Jul2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Laois Offaly Gardai issue appeal over unusual theft

    First report of the theft. Gives the number of bouncy castles (four), the location (Beachmount area of Clara), the Tullamore contact number and the Garda appeal for information. No victim, suspect or exact date is named.