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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4192Unauthorised taking of a vehicle · Co. Sligo · 4 Jan 2026

Four men charged over unauthorised taking of vehicles in Ballymote and Riverstown, Co. Sligo

Four men in their 20s were arrested and charged over the alleged unauthorised taking of a number of vehicles from outside domestic residences in Ballymote and Riverstown, Co. Sligo, on 4 January 2026. They are due to appear before Sligo District Court on 6 January 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged4 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA number of vehicles were allegedly taken unauthorisedly from outside domestic residences. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe vehicles were taken from outside domestic residences in Ballymote and Riverstown, Co. Sligo. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday 4 January 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationFour men, all in their 20s, were arrested as part of the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe four men have been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtThey are due to appear before Sligo District Court on 6 January 2026 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jan2026
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance – Unauthorised Taking of Vehicles in Co. Sligo, 4th January 2026

    First report of the incident; four men charged, due in Sligo District Court on 6 January 2026.

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